Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto
39.942° N, 15.738° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto, within Maratea (the province of Potenza, Basilicata), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (242°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 82 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 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 Sotto l'Orto
Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto is located in the municipality of Maratea, in the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. Coordinates: 39.94246, 15.73752.
5.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Maratea and 78 km from Potenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (242°): 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 Sotto l'Orto
Can you swim at Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto 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 Sotto l'Orto?
Maratea (PZ), Basilicata, 78 km as the crow flies from Potenza.
Which wind is Spiaggia Sotto l'Orto 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 Sotto l'Orto?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).