East-northeast clockwise to south, the effects of wave action are mitigated by a relatively short fetch area between Naples harbor and the coastline surrounding the Gulf of Naples and Capri Island. Harbor area is vulnerable to winds and waves from the south through the west-southwest.
Worst weather comes from the southwest quadrant.
Tramontana winds can reach 55 kt or more, but no significant wave related problems are generated because of the lack of fetch. Small boat operations are usually not restricted. On the average winds are not strong. Exceptions are associated with a passing low pressure system or an intense anticyclone over central or eastern Europe. Sea breeze during day and land breeze at night are pronounced in warmer months and noticeable during the cold season.