Spiaggia Pietra caduta
40.029° N, 15.678° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza (Basilicata), Spiaggia Pietra caduta is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (252°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 73 | 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 | 94 | 83 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Pietra caduta
Spiaggia Pietra caduta is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.02931, 15.67803.
5.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Maratea and 69 km from Potenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Pietra caduta
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (252°): 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 Pietra caduta
Can you swim at Spiaggia Pietra caduta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Pietra caduta 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 Pietra caduta?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 69 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Spiaggia Pietra caduta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Pietra caduta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).