Zona Canuta beach
40.510° N, 18.108° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Squinzano, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), Zona Canuta beach is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Zona Canuta beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (42°). 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 | 49 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 44 | 61 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 94 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 69 | 21°C |
Where is Zona Canuta beach
Zona Canuta beach is located in the municipality of Squinzano, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.50996, 18.10777.
As the crow flies: 9.9 km from the centre of Squinzano, 18 km from the provincial capital Lecce.
Zona Canuta beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Zona Canuta beach
With the coast facing northeast (42°), 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 Zona Canuta beach
Can you swim at Zona Canuta beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Zona Canuta beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 20°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 Zona Canuta beach?
Squinzano (LE), Apulia, 18 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Zona Canuta beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Zona Canuta beach sandy or rocky?
Zona Canuta beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Zona Canuta beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).