Lazzàro beach
37.976° N, 15.660° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Motta San Giovanni, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), Lazzàro beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Lazzàro beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (235°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) 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 | 73 | 64 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 49 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 64 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 58 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 73 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Lazzàro beach
Lazzàro beach is located in the municipality of Motta San Giovanni, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 37.97582, 15.65976.
4.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Motta San Giovanni and 14 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Lazzàro beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (235°): 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 Lazzàro beach
Can you swim at Lazzàro beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lazzàro beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 31 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 Lazzàro beach?
Motta San Giovanni (RC), Calabria, 14 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Lazzàro beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Lazzàro beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).