Lacco beach
38.649° N, 16.557° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Lacco beach, within San Sostene (the province of Catanzaro, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Lacco beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces east (85°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 58 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 59 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 80 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 62 | 22°C |
Where is Lacco beach
Lacco beach is located in the municipality of San Sostene, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.64923, 16.55671.
As the crow flies: 6.2 km from the centre of San Sostene, 29 km from the provincial capital Catanzaro.
Winds and shelter at Lacco beach
With the coast facing east (85°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Lacco beach
Can you swim at Lacco beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lacco beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 23°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Lacco beach?
San Sostene (CZ), Calabria, 29 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Lacco beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Lacco beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).