Archi beach
38.141° N, 15.655° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Reggio di Calabria, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), Archi beach is a beach on the Strait of Messina.
“Archi beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (275°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 64 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 82 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Archi beach
Archi beach is located in the municipality of Reggio di Calabria, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.14051, 15.65510.
4.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Archi beach
With the coast facing west (275°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Archi beach is more sheltered than Maregrosso beach, 9.4 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Maregrosso beach, 9.4 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Archi beach
Can you swim at Archi beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Archi beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 23 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 Archi beach?
Reggio di Calabria (RC), Calabria.
Which wind is Archi beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Archi beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Archi beach or Maregrosso beach?
Archi beach: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Maregrosso beach (9.4 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.