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Al Piri
also known as Piri Piri, Torre Ovo, Piri, Spiaggia Piri Piri, Acquadolce Cirenaica
Nearby Campomarino di Maruggio 5 km · Marina di Lizzano 7 km · Lido Gandoli 20 km · Viale del Tramonto / San Vito 28 km · Porto Cesareo 34 km · Torre Mozza 49 km · Gallipoli 49 km · Bacino di Acquatina 64 km · Frigole 65 km · Torre San Giovanni 70 km · Le Cesine - Torre Specchia 73 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
locals call it Maestrale, Tramontana, Scirocco
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
Typical strength
5-20
The quiver, in words
Indicative for 75-85 kg, scaled from the 5-20 knot working range rather than from local session logs: 12-14 m on the common 10-15 knot days, 9-10 m when it pushes to 18-20, and a foil or a 15-17 m if you want anything out of the 5-10 knot bottom end. No kite-size guidance specific to Torre Ovo is published.
Direction to shore
NW, N and SE are the usable directions, and the spot is described as offshore/inshore; the exact shore angle at each launch is unconfirmed.
Dominant direction
NW, N, SE
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan49
- Feb42
- Mar49
- Apr43
- May, riders' month37
- Jun, riders' month22
- Jul, riders' month20
- Aug26
- Sep, riders' month40
- Oct, riders' month26
- Nov47
- Dec37
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct.
- 12Jan15°
- 11Feb15°
- 12Mar15°
- 11Apr17°
- 10May19°
- 9Jun24°
- 9Jul28°
- 9Aug28°
- 10Sep27°
- 10Oct24°
- 11Nov20°
- 10Dec17°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 11.6 kt | NNW | 10.7°C | 15.4°C |
| Feb | 42% | 11.2 kt | NNW | 11°C | 14.5°C |
| Mar | 49% | 11.6 kt | SSE | 12.1°C | 15.1°C |
| Apr | 43% | 10.8 kt | WSW | 15°C | 16.5°C |
| May | 37% | 10.3 kt | SSE | 19.5°C | 19°C |
| Jun | 22% | 9.3 kt | N | 25.3°C | 24.2°C |
| Jul | 20% | 9.2 kt | N | 29.1°C | 28.1°C |
| Aug | 26% | 9.3 kt | N | 28.2°C | 28.2°C |
| Sep | 40% | 10.3 kt | N | 24°C | 26.6°C |
| Oct | 26% | 9.5 kt | N | 20.3°C | 23.5°C |
| Nov | 47% | 11 kt | NNW | 15.5°C | 19.6°C |
| Dec | 37% | 10.2 kt | NNW | 12.3°C | 16.7°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
sea
Standing depth
Smooth depth increase at Piri Piri Beach; a small shallow rock/secca close to shore near the bar is a known hazard.
Tides
Semidiurnal and small enough to ignore. The nearest gauge is Taranto, about 30 km along the coast: two highs and two lows a day, and a sample week of predictions spanned 0.13 m to 0.37 m, roughly a quarter of a metre between the week's lowest and highest water.There is no gauge at Torre Ovo itself, so the figures are the regional pattern rather than a local measurement.
Temperature
26.9°C summer · 13.6°C winter
Wetsuit
Summer water is warm; winter needs a full wetsuit based on Maruggio sea temperatures, but no spot-specific wetsuit guide was found.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
1 school names this spot
On your own
Room to launch: medium
Somewhere else
Campomarino di Maruggio, 5 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Launch by the Al Piri / Piri Piri bar just past Torre Ovo. There is roadside parking and a public walkway to the beach beyond the bar.
Space
medium
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Find the shallow rock near the bar before you ride the inside; it is small and close to shore.
- Take the public walkway to the beach beyond the bar instead of crossing the private beach facilities.
- Check the summer corridor rules before rigging: Piri Piri is a full bathing beach in July and August.
- From Taranto, follow the Salento coastal road past Torre Ovo and continue about 400 m after the Torre dell'Ovo hill for the roadside parking by the bar.
Getting there
Airport
Brindisi (BDS) is the nearest major airport listed for Torre Ovo; Bari (BRI) is farther.
Route
From Taranto, follow the Salento coastal road, pass Torre Ovo, continue about 400 m after the Torre dell'Ovo hill, and use the roadside parking near the Al Piri / Piri Piri bar or the public walkway beyond it.
Cost level
medium
Staying
Seasonal beach accommodation is available around Torre Ovo, Piri Piri Beach, Campomarino and Maruggio.
No-wind days
Piri Piri Beach, Torre Ovo, D'Ayala Beach, Campomarino di Maruggio, Manduria and Taranto.
Photos
FAQ
What is the wind like?
NW, N and SE are the usable directions, starting around 5-10 knots and holding steady up to 20 knots.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, the sandy beach and flat-water characteristics support beginner and intermediate riders, though a small shallow rock close to shore near the bar requires care.
When is the best time to kite?
May, June, July, September and October are the recommended months.
What are the main hazards?
A shallow rock bar close to shore near the beach bar is the main local hazard, along with summer beach crowding.
Are there kite schools or rental?
ASD Kitesurf Taranto is listed as a nearby school.
Last updated: August 2026