Rotondella beach
40.133° N, 16.664° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Rotondella beach is a beach in the municipality of Rotondella, in the province of Matera (Basilicata), on the Ionian Sea.
“Rotondella beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (136°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Rotondella beach
Rotondella beach is located in the municipality of Rotondella, in the province of Matera, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.13253, 16.66449.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of Rotondella, 60 km from the provincial capital Matera.
Winds and shelter at Rotondella beach
With the coast facing southeast (136°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Rotondella beach
Can you swim at Rotondella beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Rotondella beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 27 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 Rotondella beach?
Rotondella (MT), Basilicata, 60 km as the crow flies from Matera.
Which wind is Rotondella beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Rotondella beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).