Specchiarica beach
40.300° N, 17.729° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Specchiarica beach, within Manduria (the province of Taranto, Apulia), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Specchiarica beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (192°). 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 | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 94 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 67 | 22°C |
Where is Specchiarica beach
Specchiarica beach is located in the municipality of Manduria, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.30033, 17.72867.
As the crow flies: 14 km from the centre of Manduria, 45 km from the provincial capital Taranto.
Specchiarica beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Specchiarica beach
With the coast facing south (192°), 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 |
Questions about Specchiarica beach
Can you swim at Specchiarica beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Specchiarica beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 24 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 Specchiarica beach?
Manduria (TA), Apulia, 45 km as the crow flies from Taranto.
Which wind is Specchiarica 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 Specchiarica beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).