San Nicola a Mare beach
40.220° N, 14.979° EPebble beach · facing southwest
About the beach
San Nicola a Mare beach, within Montecorice (the province of Salerno, Campania), is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“San Nicola a Mare beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (209°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 58 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 67 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 81 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 84 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 85 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 77 | 24°C |
Where is San Nicola a Mare beach
San Nicola a Mare beach is located in the municipality of Montecorice, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.21996, 14.97938.
1.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Montecorice and 54 km from Salerno, the provincial capital.
San Nicola a Mare beach is part of: Cilento.
Winds and shelter at San Nicola a Mare beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (209°): 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 San Nicola a Mare beach
Can you swim at San Nicola a Mare beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Nicola a Mare beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 San Nicola a Mare beach?
Montecorice (SA), Campania, 54 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is San Nicola a Mare beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is San Nicola a Mare beach sandy or rocky?
San Nicola a Mare beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at San Nicola a Mare beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).