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Puolo has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Puolo is a BeachFinder spot in IT-S, IT. Today, compare water temperature 30°C, wind 9 km/h · NW, uv 7.5, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
30°C
Wind
9 km/h · NW
UV
7.5
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 04:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 04:00 PM
Water temp
30°C
Air temp
34°C
Feels like
40°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
9 km/h · NW
Gust 28 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Puolo
Puolo lies on the Campania coast, in the province of Salerno, about 45 kilometers south of Naples. This stretch of the Tyrrhenian coastline is characterized by a succession of small coves and fine sandy beaches, framed by ochre and gray limestone cliffs that plunge directly into deep blue waters. The region, dominated by the foothills of the Lattari Mountains, offers a classic Mediterranean landscape where mountains meet the sea without transition. Puolo beach is distinguished by its golden, granular sand, typical of this part of the Gulf of Salerno. Facing south, it benefits from natural protection against northerly winds. In the immediate vicinity, IT-S Beach is only 400 meters away, while another beach of the same name extends 1.1 kilometers away. These three adjacent sites form a sandy continuum interrupted by small rocky promontories, but Puolo retains its distinct character thanks to its slightly more secluded configuration and gentle slope towards the water. The site has neither supervision nor formal facilities. Access is not arranged for people with reduced mobility. No major tourist infrastructure is present. The beach remains relatively preserved from standardized developments, reflecting the less densely urbanized character of this section of the Campanian coast compared to the seaside resorts near Salerno.
About this spot
Puolo derives its name from ancient Greek *polis*, evoking the historical importance of the Greek colonies that marked this coast as early as the 8th century BC. The region, part of ancient Lucania, experienced successive waves of Greek, Roman, and Norman settlement. Backed by the Lattari Mountains, this area long served as a refuge for fishermen and coastal communities fleeing Barbary incursions. The cliffs overlooking the beach still bear the traces of this ancient vigilance: watchtowers built in the 16th century punctuate the Campanian coast to signal the approach of corsairs.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Puolo today?
30°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Puolo today?
9 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Puolo?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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