Carpino
39.832° N, 15.777° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Carpino is a beach in the municipality of San Nicola Arcella, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (264°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
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 | 91 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 86 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 89 | 25°C |
Where is Carpino
Carpino is located in the municipality of San Nicola Arcella, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.83226, 15.77726.
As the crow flies: 2.3 km from the centre of San Nicola Arcella, 71 km from the provincial capital Cosenza.
Carpino is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Carpino
With the coast facing west (264°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Carpino
Can you swim at Carpino today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Carpino is 62/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 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 Carpino?
San Nicola Arcella (CS), Calabria, 71 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Carpino sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Carpino?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).