Paola beach
39.348° N, 16.035° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Paola, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), Paola beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Paola beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (254°). 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 poor by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 82 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 82 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 89 | 84 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 90 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Paola beach
Paola beach is located in the municipality of Paola, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.34785, 16.03529.
1.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Paola and 19 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Paola beach is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Paola beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (254°): 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 Paola beach
Can you swim at Paola beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Paola beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 21°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 Paola beach?
Paola (CS), Calabria, 19 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Paola 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 Paola beach?
Poor (EEA classification, 2025 season).