Scinà beach
38.408° N, 15.869° EMixed-seabed beach · facing west
About the beach
Scinà beach is a beach with a mixed seabed in the municipality of Palmi, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Scinà beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing west (292°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Mixed bottom: stretches of sand alternate with pebbles or rocks.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 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 | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 94 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 100 | 25°C |
Where is Scinà beach
Scinà beach is located in the municipality of Palmi, in the province of Reggio Calabria, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.40775, 15.86923.
As the crow flies: 5.9 km from the centre of Palmi, 39 km from the provincial capital Reggio di Calabria.
Scinà beach is part of: Costa Viola.
Winds and shelter at Scinà beach
With the coast facing west (292°), 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 Scinà beach
Can you swim at Scinà beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Scinà 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 Scinà beach?
Palmi (RC), Calabria, 39 km as the crow flies from Reggio di Calabria.
Which wind is Scinà beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Scinà beach sandy or rocky?
Scinà beach is a beach with a mixed seabed.
How is the water quality at Scinà beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).