Mortilla beach
38.937° N, 16.192° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Gizzeria, in the province of Catanzaro (Calabria), Mortilla beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Mortilla beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (211°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 71 | 76 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 73 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
Where is Mortilla beach
Mortilla beach is located in the municipality of Gizzeria, in the province of Catanzaro, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.93693, 16.19197.
As the crow flies: 4.9 km from the centre of Gizzeria, 35 km from the provincial capital Catanzaro.
Winds and shelter at Mortilla beach
With the coast facing southwest (211°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Mortilla beach
Can you swim at Mortilla beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mortilla beach is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 20 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 Mortilla beach?
Gizzeria (CZ), Calabria, 35 km as the crow flies from Catanzaro.
Which wind is Mortilla beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Mortilla beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).