Capo Piccolo
38.916° N, 17.072° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Capo Piccolo is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: south (197°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 49 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 56 | 82 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Capo Piccolo
Capo Piccolo is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.91559, 17.07189.
As the crow flies: 5.3 km from the centre of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, 19 km from the provincial capital Crotone.
Winds and shelter at Capo Piccolo
With the coast facing south (197°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Capo Piccolo
Can you swim at Capo Piccolo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Capo Piccolo is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 32 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Capo Piccolo?
Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calabria, 19 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Capo Piccolo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Capo Piccolo sandy or rocky?
Capo Piccolo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Capo Piccolo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).