Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio
42.376° N, 14.382° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (35°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise 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 | 49 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 64 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 71 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 65 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio
Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio is located in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.37609, 14.38208.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ortona and 18 km from Chieti, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (35°): 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 Punta Ferruccio
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio 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 Ferruccio?
Ortona (CH), Abruzzo, 18 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio is a sandy beach.