Santa Maria
38.610° N, 15.849° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Santa Maria is a beach in the municipality of Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southwest (219°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 72 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 68 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 90 | 25°C |
Where is Santa Maria
Santa Maria is located in the municipality of Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.61026, 15.84858.
As the crow flies: 2.3 km from the centre of Ricadi, 23 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Santa Maria is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Santa Maria
With the coast facing southwest (219°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Santa Maria
Can you swim at Santa Maria today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Santa Maria is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 22°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 Santa Maria?
Ricadi (VV), Calabria, 23 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Santa Maria sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Santa Maria?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).