Catanzaro Lido beach
38.818° N, 16.613° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Catanzaro, in the province of Catanzaro (Calabria), Catanzaro Lido beach is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Catanzaro Lido beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (137°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 88 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 74 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 57 | 23°C |
Where is Catanzaro Lido beach
Catanzaro Lido beach is located in the municipality of Catanzaro, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.81840, 16.61336.
10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Catanzaro, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Catanzaro Lido beach
With the coast facing southeast (137°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Catanzaro Lido beach
Can you swim at Catanzaro Lido beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Catanzaro Lido beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 24°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Catanzaro Lido beach?
Catanzaro (CZ), Calabria.
Which wind is Catanzaro Lido beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Catanzaro Lido beach sandy or rocky?
Catanzaro Lido beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Catanzaro Lido beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).