Pontecagnano Faiano beach
40.594° N, 14.871° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Pontecagnano Faiano beach, within Pontecagnano Faiano (the province of Salerno, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Pontecagnano Faiano beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (236°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 82 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 82 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 81 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 87 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 82 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Pontecagnano Faiano beach
Pontecagnano Faiano beach is located in the municipality of Pontecagnano Faiano, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.59382, 14.87129.
5.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pontecagnano Faiano and 13 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Pontecagnano Faiano beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (236°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Pontecagnano Faiano beach
Can you swim at Pontecagnano Faiano beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pontecagnano Faiano beach is 82/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Pontecagnano Faiano beach?
Pontecagnano Faiano (SA), Campania, 13 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Pontecagnano Faiano beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).