Spiaggia Grande
40.628° N, 14.488° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Positano, in the province of Salerno (Campania), Spiaggia Grande is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: south (179°). 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 | 70 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia Grande
Spiaggia Grande is located in the municipality of Positano, in the province of Salerno, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.62786, 14.48819.
As the crow flies: 0.2 km from the centre of Positano, 24 km from the provincial capital Salerno.
Spiaggia Grande is part of: Amalfi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Grande
With the coast facing south (179°), 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 Grande
Can you swim at Spiaggia Grande today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Grande 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 Grande?
Positano (SA), Campania, 24 km as the crow flies from Salerno.
Which wind is Spiaggia Grande 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 Grande?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).