Pizzo beach
38.793° N, 16.207° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), Pizzo beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Pizzo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (288°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 64 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 56 | 55 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 70 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 62 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Pizzo beach
Pizzo beach is located in the municipality of Pizzo, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.79325, 16.20674.
7.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pizzo and 16 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Pizzo beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Pizzo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (288°): 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 Pizzo beach
Can you swim at Pizzo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pizzo beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 21 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 Pizzo beach?
Pizzo (VV), Calabria, 16 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Pizzo 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 Pizzo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).