Motoroil
38.668° N, 16.557° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Davoli, in the province of Catanzaro (Calabria), Motoroil is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: east (94°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 58 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 59 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 80 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 62 | 22°C |
Where is Motoroil
Motoroil is located in the municipality of Davoli, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.66752, 16.55676.
As the crow flies: 6.5 km from the centre of Davoli, 27 km from the provincial capital Catanzaro.
Winds and shelter at Motoroil
With the coast facing east (94°), 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Motoroil
Can you swim at Motoroil today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Motoroil is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 24 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 Motoroil?
Davoli (CZ), Calabria, 27 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Motoroil sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Motoroil?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).