Spiaggia Grotta della Scala
40.034° N, 15.672° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Grotta della Scala, within Maratea (the province of Potenza, Basilicata), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (231°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 89 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 79 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Grotta della Scala
Spiaggia Grotta della Scala is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.03392, 15.67187.
As the crow flies: 6.3 km from the centre of Maratea, 68 km from the provincial capital Potenza.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Grotta della Scala
With the coast facing southwest (231°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia Grotta della Scala
Can you swim at Spiaggia Grotta della Scala today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Grotta della Scala is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.4 m, wind 20 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 Grotta della Scala?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 68 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Spiaggia Grotta della Scala sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Grotta della Scala?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).