Mirto beach
39.605° N, 16.792° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Mirto beach, within Crosia (the province of Cosenza, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Mirto beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northeast (42°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 46 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 85 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 63 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 79 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 82 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 77 | 22°C |
Where is Mirto beach
Mirto beach is located in the municipality of Crosia, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.60452, 16.79175.
As the crow flies: 4.4 km from the centre of Crosia, 57 km from the provincial capital Cosenza.
Winds and shelter at Mirto beach
With the coast facing northeast (42°), 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 Mirto beach
Can you swim at Mirto beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mirto beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 30 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 Mirto beach?
Crosia (CS), Calabria, 57 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Mirto 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 Mirto beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).