Spiaggia di Lido Riccio
42.394° N, 14.341° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), Spiaggia di Lido Riccio is a sandy beach on the Adriatic Sea.
Orientation: northeast (34°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated poor by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 52 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 64 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 72 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 66 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Lido Riccio
Spiaggia di Lido Riccio is located in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.39440, 14.34079.
As the crow flies: 7.2 km from the centre of Ortona, 15 km from the provincial capital Chieti.
Spiaggia di Lido Riccio is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Lido Riccio
With the coast facing northeast (34°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia di Lido Riccio
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Lido Riccio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Lido Riccio is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 19°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 Spiaggia di Lido Riccio?
Ortona (CH), Abruzzo, 15 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Lido Riccio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia di Lido Riccio sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Lido Riccio is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Lido Riccio?
Poor (EEA classification, 2025 season).