San Leonardo beach
39.055° N, 17.138° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Crotone, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), San Leonardo beach is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“San Leonardo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northeast (59°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 37 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 37 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 55 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 52 | 59 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 87 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 64 | 23°C |
Where is San Leonardo beach
San Leonardo beach is located in the municipality of Crotone, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.05482, 17.13848.
It is 3.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Crotone, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at San Leonardo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (59°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about San Leonardo beach
Can you swim at San Leonardo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Leonardo beach is 37/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.6 m, wind 33 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is San Leonardo beach?
Crotone (KR), Calabria.
Which wind is San Leonardo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is San Leonardo beach sandy or rocky?
San Leonardo beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at San Leonardo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).