Punta Grossa beach
40.293° N, 17.790° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), Punta Grossa beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Punta Grossa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: south (190°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 94 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is Punta Grossa beach
Punta Grossa beach is located in the municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.29319, 17.79049.
9.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Porto Cesareo and 33 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Punta Grossa beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Punta Grossa beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (190°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Punta Grossa beach
Can you swim at Punta Grossa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Grossa beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 21°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 Grossa beach?
Porto Cesareo (LE), Apulia, 33 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Punta Grossa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Punta Grossa beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).