Acquappesa beach
39.487° N, 15.955° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Acquappesa beach, within Acquappesa (the province of Cosenza, Calabria), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Acquappesa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (243°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 67 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 84 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 90 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Acquappesa beach
Acquappesa beach is located in the municipality of Acquappesa, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.48651, 15.95501.
As the crow flies: 1.0 km from the centre of Acquappesa, 32 km from the provincial capital Cosenza.
Acquappesa beach is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Acquappesa beach
With the coast facing southwest (243°), 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 Acquappesa beach
Can you swim at Acquappesa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Acquappesa beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 21 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 Acquappesa beach?
Acquappesa (CS), Calabria, 32 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Acquappesa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Acquappesa beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).