San Vito beach
40.424° N, 17.218° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
San Vito beach, within Taranto (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“San Vito beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (333°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 56 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 77 | 59 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 77 | 76 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 81 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 72 | 23°C |
Where is San Vito beach
San Vito beach is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.42360, 17.21835.
5.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
San Vito beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at San Vito beach
With the coast facing northwest (333°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Ostro (S) San Vito beach is more sheltered than Spiagge libere Lido Bruno, 1.7 km away: that beach faces south and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) Spiagge libere Lido Bruno, 1.7 km away, is the better choice: facing south, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about San Vito beach
Can you swim at San Vito beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Vito beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 21 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 San Vito beach?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is San Vito beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is San Vito beach sandy or rocky?
San Vito beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at San Vito beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: San Vito beach or Spiagge libere Lido Bruno?
San Vito beach: it faces northwest and the Ostro blows from inland. Spiagge libere Lido Bruno (1.7 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.