Portelle beach
42.291° N, 14.475° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Portelle beach, within San Vito Chietino (the province of Chieti, Abruzzo), is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Portelle beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northeast (41°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 82 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 71 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 71 | 21°C |
Where is Portelle beach
Portelle beach is located in the municipality of San Vito Chietino, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.29072, 14.47490.
2.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of San Vito Chietino and 26 km from Chieti, the provincial capital.
Portelle beach is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Portelle beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (41°): 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 Portelle beach
Can you swim at Portelle beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Portelle beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 19°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Portelle beach?
San Vito Chietino (CH), Abruzzo, 26 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Portelle beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Portelle beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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