Spiaggia Fornillo
40.626° N, 14.481° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Positano, in the province of Salerno (Campania), Spiaggia Fornillo is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (167°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 73 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia Fornillo
Spiaggia Fornillo is located in the municipality of Positano, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.62614, 14.48144.
As the crow flies: 0.4 km from the centre of Positano, 24 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
Spiaggia Fornillo is part of: Amalfi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Fornillo
With the coast facing south (167°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Fornillo
Can you swim at Spiaggia Fornillo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Fornillo is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.4 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 22°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 Spiaggia Fornillo?
Positano (SA), Campania, 24 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Spiaggia Fornillo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Fornillo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).