Coreca beach
39.102° N, 16.079° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Coreca beach, within Amantea (the province of Cosenza, Calabria), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Coreca beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces west (254°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 64 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 80 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 80 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 81 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 88 | 25°C |
Where is Coreca beach
Coreca beach is located in the municipality of Amantea, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.10249, 16.07875.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Amantea and 27 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Coreca beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (254°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Coreca beach
Can you swim at Coreca beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Coreca beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 21°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 Coreca beach?
Amantea (CS), Calabria, 27 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Coreca beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Coreca beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).