Torre Testa
40.686° N, 17.866° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Torre Testa is a beach in the municipality of Brindisi, in the province of Brindisi (Apulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing north (11°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), 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 | 64 | 55 | 20°C |
| WED 14 oct | 31 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 43 | 52 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 50 | 66 | 18°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 63 | 69 | 21°C |
Where is Torre Testa
Torre Testa is located in the municipality of Brindisi, in the province of Brindisi, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.68642, 17.86613.
8.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Brindisi, the provincial capital.
Torre Testa is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Torre Testa
With the coast facing north (11°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Torre Testa
Can you swim at Torre Testa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Torre Testa is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 26 km/h, temperature 20°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 Torre Testa?
Brindisi (BR), Apulia.
Which wind is Torre Testa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Torre Testa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).