Roccella Ionica beach
38.319° N, 16.400° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Roccella Ionica beach, within Roccella Ionica (the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Roccella Ionica beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (158°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 58 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 70 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 81 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 53 | 22°C |
Where is Roccella Ionica beach
Roccella Ionica beach is located in the municipality of Roccella Ionica, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.31864, 16.39964.
0.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Roccella Ionica and 71 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Roccella Ionica beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (158°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Roccella Ionica beach
Can you swim at Roccella Ionica beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Roccella Ionica beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 11 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 Roccella Ionica beach?
Roccella Ionica (RC), Calabria, 71 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Roccella Ionica beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Roccella Ionica beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).