Palmi beach
38.369° N, 15.846° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Palmi beach is a beach in the municipality of Palmi, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Palmi beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (311°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 58 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 54 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 68 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 50 | 47 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 94 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 100 | 25°C |
Where is Palmi beach
Palmi beach is located in the municipality of Palmi, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.36866, 15.84628.
1.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palmi and 35 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Palmi beach is part of: Costa Viola.
Winds and shelter at Palmi beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (311°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Palmi beach
Can you swim at Palmi beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Palmi beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 16 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 Palmi beach?
Palmi (RC), Calabria, 35 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Palmi beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Palmi beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).