San Nicolò beach
38.632° N, 15.831° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), San Nicolò beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“San Nicolò beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (284°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 72 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 65 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 43 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 58 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 92 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 90 | 24°C |
Where is San Nicolò beach
San Nicolò beach is located in the municipality of Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.63184, 15.83121.
As the crow flies: 3.1 km from the centre of Ricadi, 24 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
San Nicolò beach is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at San Nicolò beach
With the coast facing west (284°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Nicolò beach
Can you swim at San Nicolò beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Nicolò beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 24 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 San Nicolò beach?
Ricadi (VV), Calabria, 24 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is San Nicolò beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at San Nicolò beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).