Occhio beach
38.040° N, 15.657° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Reggio di Calabria, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), Occhio beach is a beach on the Strait of Messina.
“Occhio beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (268°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 82 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 52 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Occhio beach
Occhio beach is located in the municipality of Reggio di Calabria, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.03963, 15.65708.
It is 7.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Occhio beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (268°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Occhio beach
Can you swim at Occhio beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Occhio beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 22°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 Occhio beach?
Reggio di Calabria (RC), Calabria.
Which wind is Occhio beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Occhio beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).