Rione Ortodonico beach
40.821° N, 14.130° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Rione Ortodonico beach, within Pozzuoli (the province of Naples, Campania), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Rione Ortodonico beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (200°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 79 | 73 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 82 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 90 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 89 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Rione Ortodonico beach
Rione Ortodonico beach is located in the municipality of Pozzuoli, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.82067, 14.13033.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Pozzuoli, 10 km from the provincial capital Napoli.
Winds and shelter at Rione Ortodonico beach
With the coast facing south (200°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Gregale (NE) Rione Ortodonico beach is more sheltered than Spiaggia Villa Ferretti, 4.4 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia Villa Ferretti, 4.4 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Rione Ortodonico beach
Can you swim at Rione Ortodonico beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Rione Ortodonico beach is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 8 km/h, temperature 21°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Rione Ortodonico beach?
Pozzuoli (NA), Campania, 10 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Rione Ortodonico 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 Rione Ortodonico beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Rione Ortodonico beach or Spiaggia Villa Ferretti?
Rione Ortodonico beach: it faces south and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia Villa Ferretti (4.4 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.