Spiaggia della Rotonda
38.681° N, 15.899° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia della Rotonda is a beach in the municipality of Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (337°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 65 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 47 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Rotonda
Spiaggia della Rotonda is located in the municipality of Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.68053, 15.89942.
0.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Tropea and 17 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia della Rotonda is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Rotonda
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (337°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia della Rotonda
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Rotonda today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Rotonda is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 Spiaggia della Rotonda?
Tropea (VV), Calabria, 17 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Rotonda sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Rotonda?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).