Torretta Mare beach
40.334° N, 17.400° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Torretta Mare beach is a beach in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), on the Ionian Sea.
“Torretta Mare beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (194°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), 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 | 79 | 52 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Torretta Mare beach
Torretta Mare beach is located in the municipality of Taranto, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.33350, 17.39998.
It is 20 km as the crow flies from the centre of Taranto, the provincial capital.
Torretta Mare beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Torretta Mare beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (194°): 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 Torretta Mare beach
Can you swim at Torretta Mare beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Torretta Mare beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 26 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 Torretta Mare beach?
Taranto (TA), Apulia.
Which wind is Torretta Mare 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 Torretta Mare beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).