San Giacomo beach
39.522° N, 15.929° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
San Giacomo beach, within Cetraro (the province of Cosenza, Calabria), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“San Giacomo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (225°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 71 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 67 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 89 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 93 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
Where is San Giacomo beach
San Giacomo beach is located in the municipality of Cetraro, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.52220, 15.92939.
1.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cetraro and 36 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
San Giacomo beach is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at San Giacomo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (225°): 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 San Giacomo beach
Can you swim at San Giacomo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Giacomo beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 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 San Giacomo beach?
Cetraro (CS), Calabria, 36 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is San Giacomo 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 San Giacomo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).