Briatico beach
38.724° N, 15.997° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), Briatico beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Briatico beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: north (349°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) 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 | 65 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 46 | 49 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 73 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
Where is Briatico beach
Briatico beach is located in the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.72355, 15.99662.
3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Briatico and 10 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Briatico beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Briatico beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (349°): 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 Briatico beach
Can you swim at Briatico beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Briatico beach 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 Briatico beach?
Briatico (VV), Calabria, 10 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Briatico beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Briatico beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).