Lido Iaba
38.853° N, 16.689° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Lido Iaba, within Simeri Crichi (the province of Catanzaro, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The name is that of the beach club mapped on OpenStreetMap for this stretch of beach.
The beach faces southeast (145°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 55 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 85 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 69 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 74 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 57 | 23°C |
Where is Lido Iaba
Lido Iaba is located in the municipality of Simeri Crichi, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.85342, 16.68913.
As the crow flies: 12 km from the centre of Simeri Crichi, 10 km from the provincial capital Catanzaro.
Winds and shelter at Lido Iaba
With the coast facing southeast (145°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Lido Iaba
Can you swim at Lido Iaba today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido Iaba is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 4 km/h, temperature 23°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Lido Iaba?
Simeri Crichi (CZ), Calabria, 10 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Lido Iaba sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Lido Iaba?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).