Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco
40.628° N, 14.373° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco is a sandy beach in the municipality of Sorrento, in the province of Naples (Campania), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (355°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 63 | 82 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 58 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 82 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 73 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco
Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco is located in the municipality of Sorrento, in the province of Naples, in Campania. Coordinates: 40.62835, 14.37302.
0.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Sorrento and 25 km from Napoli, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco is part of: Sorrento Peninsula.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (355°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco
Can you swim at Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco is 82/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 22°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco?
Sorrento (NA), Campania, 25 km as the crow flies from Napoli.
Which wind is Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia pubblica di San Francesco?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).