Sant'Elia beach
37.931° N, 15.726° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Sant'Elia beach, within Montebello Jonico (the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Sant'Elia beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (203°). 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.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 64 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 49 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 64 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 64 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 61 | 23°C |
Where is Sant'Elia beach
Sant'Elia beach is located in the municipality of Montebello Jonico, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 37.93051, 15.72597.
6.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Montebello Jonico and 21 km from Reggio di Calabria, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Sant'Elia beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (203°): 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 Sant'Elia beach
Can you swim at Sant'Elia beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sant'Elia beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 31 km/h, temperature 23°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 Sant'Elia beach?
Montebello Jonico (RC), Calabria, 21 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Sant'Elia beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
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