Caporena
39.874° N, 15.782° EPebble beach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), Caporena is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (253°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 62 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 89 | 25°C |
Where is Caporena
Caporena is located in the municipality of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.87365, 15.78220.
3.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Praia a Mare and 74 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Caporena is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Caporena
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (253°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Caporena
Can you swim at Caporena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caporena is 62/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 15 km/h, temperature 23°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 Caporena?
Praia a Mare (CS), Calabria, 74 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Caporena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Caporena sandy or rocky?
Caporena is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Caporena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).