Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella
42.331° N, 14.424° EPebble beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella is a pebble beach in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing northeast (56°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
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 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 85 | 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 | 64 | 65 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella
Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella is located in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.33064, 14.42426.
As the crow flies: 2.7 km from the centre of Ortona, 21 km from the provincial capital Chieti.
Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella
With the coast facing northeast (56°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 24 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 Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella?
Ortona (CH), Abruzzo, 21 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).