Nicotera beach
38.515° N, 15.923° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Nicotera beach is a beach in the municipality of Nicotera, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Nicotera beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing west (287°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 55 | 58 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 60 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 68 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 57 | 49 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 94 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 100 | 25°C |
Where is Nicotera beach
Nicotera beach is located in the municipality of Nicotera, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.51510, 15.92284.
As the crow flies: 4.5 km from the centre of Nicotera, 23 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Nicotera beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Nicotera beach
With the coast facing west (287°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Nicotera beach
Can you swim at Nicotera beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Nicotera beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 18 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 Nicotera beach?
Nicotera (VV), Calabria, 23 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Nicotera beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Nicotera beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).