Praialonga beach
38.934° N, 16.990° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Praialonga beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Praialonga beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (212°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 55 | 61 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 56 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Praialonga beach
Praialonga beach is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.93417, 16.99030.
9.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Isola di Capo Rizzuto and 20 km from Crotone, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Praialonga beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (212°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Praialonga beach
Can you swim at Praialonga beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Praialonga beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 32 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 Praialonga beach?
Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calabria, 20 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Praialonga beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Praialonga beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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