Spiaggia Portacquafridda
40.030° N, 15.676° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia Portacquafridda is a beach in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza (Basilicata), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (249°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), 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 | 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 Portacquafridda
Spiaggia Portacquafridda is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 40.03044, 15.67645.
As the crow flies: 5.7 km from the centre of Maratea, 68 km from the provincial capital Potenza.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Portacquafridda
With the coast facing west (249°), 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 Portacquafridda
Can you swim at Spiaggia Portacquafridda today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Portacquafridda 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 Portacquafridda?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 68 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Spiaggia Portacquafridda 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 Portacquafridda?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).