Gioia Tauro beach
38.472° N, 15.908° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Gioia Tauro, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), Gioia Tauro beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Gioia Tauro beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (288°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 55 | 58 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 60 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 68 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 57 | 49 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 94 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 100 | 25°C |
Where is Gioia Tauro beach
Gioia Tauro beach is located in the municipality of Gioia Tauro, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.47199, 15.90789.
5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gioia Tauro and 47 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Gioia Tauro beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (288°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Gioia Tauro beach
Can you swim at Gioia Tauro beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Gioia Tauro beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 18 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 Gioia Tauro beach?
Gioia Tauro (RC), Calabria, 47 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Gioia Tauro beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Gioia Tauro beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).