Spiaggia La Secca
39.934° N, 15.743° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia La Secca is a beach in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza (Basilicata), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southwest (237°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 82 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 86 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 89 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia La Secca
Spiaggia La Secca is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 39.93442, 15.74312.
6.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Maratea and 78 km from Potenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia La Secca
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (237°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 La Secca
Can you swim at Spiaggia La Secca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia La Secca is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 22°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia La Secca?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 78 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Spiaggia La Secca 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 La Secca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).