Riace Marina beach
38.391° N, 16.532° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Riace Marina beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Riace, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Ionian Sea.
“Riace Marina beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (133°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 61 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 73 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 71 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 59 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 61 | 57 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 72 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 59 | 55 | 22°C |
Where is Riace Marina beach
Riace Marina beach is located in the municipality of Riace, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.39070, 16.53249.
5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Riace and 84 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Riace Marina beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (133°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Riace Marina beach
Can you swim at Riace Marina beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Riace Marina beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 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 Riace Marina beach?
Riace (RC), Calabria, 84 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Riace Marina beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Riace Marina beach sandy or rocky?
Riace Marina beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Riace Marina beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).