Seleno
38.912° N, 17.087° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Seleno is a sandy beach in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing southwest (218°), 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 49 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 56 | 82 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Seleno
Seleno is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.91168, 17.08657.
As the crow flies: 5.4 km from the centre of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, 19 km from the provincial capital Crotone.
Winds and shelter at Seleno
With the coast facing southwest (218°), 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 Seleno
Can you swim at Seleno today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Seleno is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 32 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Seleno?
Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calabria, 19 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Seleno sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Seleno sandy or rocky?
Seleno is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Seleno?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).