Punta Safò beach
38.723° N, 16.057° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Punta Safò beach, within Briatico (the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria), is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Punta Safò beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces north (15°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 88 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Punta Safò beach
Punta Safò beach is located in the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.72283, 16.05732.
2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Briatico and 6.4 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Punta Safò beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Punta Safò beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (15°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Punta Safò beach
Can you swim at Punta Safò beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Safò beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 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 Punta Safò beach?
Briatico (VV), Calabria, 6.4 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Punta Safò beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Punta Safò beach sandy or rocky?
Punta Safò beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Punta Safò beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).