San Leo beach
38.723° N, 16.007° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
San Leo beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“San Leo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (354°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), 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 | 58 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 46 | 49 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 73 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is San Leo beach
San Leo beach is located in the municipality of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.72271, 16.00685.
As the crow flies: 2.2 km from the centre of Briatico, 9.6 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
San Leo beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at San Leo beach
With the coast facing north (354°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about San Leo beach
Can you swim at San Leo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Leo beach is 55/100 (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 San Leo beach?
Briatico (VV), Calabria, 9.6 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is San Leo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is San Leo beach sandy or rocky?
San Leo beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at San Leo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).