Spiaggia Porto Cavallo
41.008° N, 17.200° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia Porto Cavallo, within Polignano a Mare (the province of Bari, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
The beach faces northeast (43°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 49 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 37 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia Porto Cavallo
Spiaggia Porto Cavallo is located in the municipality of Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, in Apulia. Coordinates: 41.00781, 17.19970.
2.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Polignano a Mare and 31 km from Bari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Porto Cavallo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (43°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia Porto Cavallo
Can you swim at Spiaggia Porto Cavallo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Porto Cavallo is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.4 m, wind 30 km/h, temperature 20°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Porto Cavallo?
Polignano a Mare (BA), Apulia, 31 km as the crow flies from Bari.
Which wind is Spiaggia Porto Cavallo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia Porto Cavallo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Porto Cavallo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Porto Cavallo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).