Cariati beach
39.490° N, 16.992° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Cariati beach is a beach in the municipality of Cariati, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
“Cariati beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (10°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), 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 | 31 | 31 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 28 | 31 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 43 | 46 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 47 | 82 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 70 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 72 | 21°C |
Where is Cariati beach
Cariati beach is located in the municipality of Cariati, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.48955, 16.99158.
4.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cariati and 67 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cariati beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (10°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Cariati beach
Can you swim at Cariati beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cariati beach is 31/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.9 m, wind 36 km/h, temperature 21°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cariati beach?
Cariati (CS), Calabria, 67 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Cariati beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Cariati beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).