Spiaggia di San Nicola
42.135° N, 14.719° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia di San Nicola is a sandy beach in the municipality of Vasto, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing east (84°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 60 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 82 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 64 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di San Nicola
Spiaggia di San Nicola is located in the municipality of Vasto, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.13483, 14.71875.
1.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Vasto and 51 km from Chieti, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di San Nicola is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di San Nicola
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (84°): 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 Spiaggia di San Nicola
Can you swim at Spiaggia di San Nicola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di San Nicola is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 29 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 Spiaggia di San Nicola?
Vasto (CH), Abruzzo, 51 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Spiaggia di San Nicola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia di San Nicola sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di San Nicola is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di San Nicola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).