Zapponeta beach
41.461° N, 15.958° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Zapponeta, in the province of Foggia (Apulia), Zapponeta beach is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Zapponeta beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (44°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 52 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 85 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 76 | 22°C |
Where is Zapponeta beach
Zapponeta beach is located in the municipality of Zapponeta, in the province of Foggia, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.46065, 15.95820.
As the crow flies: 0.4 km from the centre of Zapponeta, 35 km from the provincial capital Foggia.
Winds and shelter at Zapponeta beach
With the coast facing northeast (44°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Zapponeta beach
Can you swim at Zapponeta beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Zapponeta beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 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 Zapponeta beach?
Zapponeta (FG), Apulia, 35 km as the crow flies from Foggia.
Which wind is Zapponeta beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Zapponeta beach sandy or rocky?
Zapponeta beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Zapponeta beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).