Spiaggia di Piedigrotta
38.744° N, 16.177° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), Spiaggia di Piedigrotta is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (321°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 58 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 85 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Piedigrotta
Spiaggia di Piedigrotta is located in the municipality of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.74387, 16.17651.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Pizzo, 10 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Spiaggia di Piedigrotta is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Piedigrotta
With the coast facing northwest (321°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia di Piedigrotta
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Piedigrotta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Piedigrotta is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 21 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 Spiaggia di Piedigrotta?
Pizzo (VV), Calabria, 10 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Piedigrotta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Piedigrotta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).