Fortino beach
39.887° N, 15.780° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), Fortino beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Fortino beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (250°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 62 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 86 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 89 | 25°C |
Where is Fortino beach
Fortino beach is located in the municipality of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.88696, 15.78050.
1.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Praia a Mare and 76 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Fortino beach is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Fortino beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (250°): 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 Fortino beach
Can you swim at Fortino beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Fortino beach is 62/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 15 km/h, temperature 23°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 Fortino beach?
Praia a Mare (CS), Calabria, 76 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Fortino 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 Fortino beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).