Spiaggia di Ponente
41.326° N, 16.271° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia di Ponente is a sandy beach in the municipality of Barletta, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing north (18°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 43 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 65 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 55 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 82 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 73 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Ponente
Spiaggia di Ponente is located in the municipality of Barletta, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.32576, 16.27145.
It is 1.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Barletta, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Ponente
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (18°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia di Ponente
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Ponente today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Ponente is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.1 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 20°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia di Ponente?
Barletta (BT), Apulia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Ponente sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia di Ponente sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Ponente is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Ponente?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).