Lido Riccio beach
42.382° N, 14.366° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), Lido Riccio beach is a beach on the Adriatic Sea.
“Lido Riccio beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (32°). 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.
Bathing water rated excellent 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 | 71 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 65 | 21°C |
Where is Lido Riccio beach
Lido Riccio beach is located in the municipality of Ortona, in the province of Chieti, in Abruzzo. Coordinates: 42.38180, 14.36605.
4.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ortona and 17 km from Chieti, the provincial capital.
Lido Riccio beach is part of: Trabocchi Coast.
Winds and shelter at Lido Riccio beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (32°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Lido Riccio beach
Can you swim at Lido Riccio beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido Riccio beach 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 Lido Riccio beach?
Ortona (CH), Abruzzo, 17 km as the crow flies from Chieti.
Which wind is Lido Riccio beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Lido Riccio beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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