Punta della Contessa beach
40.596° N, 18.043° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Punta della Contessa beach, within Brindisi (the province of Brindisi, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Punta della Contessa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces east (74°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 40 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 50 | 55 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 49 | 64 | 18°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 94 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 88 | 21°C |
Where is Punta della Contessa beach
Punta della Contessa beach is located in the municipality of Brindisi, in the province of Brindisi, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.59628, 18.04303.
It is 9.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Brindisi, the provincial capital.
Punta della Contessa beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Punta della Contessa beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (74°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Punta della Contessa beach
Can you swim at Punta della Contessa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta della Contessa beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 20°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 Punta della Contessa beach?
Brindisi (BR), Apulia.
Which wind is Punta della Contessa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Punta della Contessa beach sandy or rocky?
Punta della Contessa beach is a sandy beach.