Badolato beach
38.581° N, 16.570° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Badolato beach, within Badolato (the province of Catanzaro, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Badolato beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces east (82°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 58 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 73 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 59 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Badolato beach
Badolato beach is located in the municipality of Badolato, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.58149, 16.56987.
4.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Badolato and 36 km from Catanzaro, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Badolato beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (82°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Badolato beach
Can you swim at Badolato beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Badolato beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 23°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 Badolato beach?
Badolato (CZ), Calabria, 36 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Badolato beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Badolato beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).