Cropani Marina beach
38.905° N, 16.804° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Cropani, in the province of Catanzaro (Calabria), Cropani Marina beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Cropani Marina beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: south (158°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 67 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 49 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 76 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 86 | 73 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 73 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 82 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Cropani Marina beach
Cropani Marina beach is located in the municipality of Cropani, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.90547, 16.80373.
As the crow flies: 7.2 km from the centre of Cropani, 18 km from the provincial capital Catanzaro.
Winds and shelter at Cropani Marina beach
With the coast facing south (158°), 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 Cropani Marina beach
Can you swim at Cropani Marina beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cropani Marina beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 33 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 Cropani Marina beach?
Cropani (CZ), Calabria, 18 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Cropani Marina beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Cropani Marina beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).