Praia i focu
38.622° N, 15.828° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Praia i focu, within Ricadi (the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces west (255°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 72 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 65 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 56 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 92 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 90 | 24°C |
Where is Praia i focu
Praia i focu is located in the municipality of Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.62194, 15.82772.
As the crow flies: 3.4 km from the centre of Ricadi, 24 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Praia i focu is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Praia i focu
With the coast facing west (255°), 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 Praia i focu
Can you swim at Praia i focu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Praia i focu is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 21°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 Praia i focu?
Ricadi (VV), Calabria, 24 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Praia i focu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Praia i focu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).