San Leonardo beach
38.371° N, 15.849° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
San Leonardo beach, within Palmi (the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“San Leonardo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (313°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) 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 | 43 | 58 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 54 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 68 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 50 | 47 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 100 | 25°C |
Where is San Leonardo beach
San Leonardo beach is located in the municipality of Palmi, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.37093, 15.84930.
1.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palmi and 35 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
San Leonardo beach is part of: Costa Viola.
Winds and shelter at San Leonardo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (313°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about San Leonardo beach
Can you swim at San Leonardo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Leonardo beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 16 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 Leonardo beach?
Palmi (RC), Calabria, 35 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is San Leonardo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at San Leonardo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).