Torre Melissa beach
39.308° N, 17.110° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Melissa, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Torre Melissa beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Torre Melissa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: east (96°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 43 | 49 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 34 | 37 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 49 | 52 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 55 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 64 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 88 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 58 | 22°C |
Where is Torre Melissa beach
Torre Melissa beach is located in the municipality of Melissa, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.30792, 17.11005.
7.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Melissa and 25 km from Crotone, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Torre Melissa beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (96°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Torre Melissa beach
Can you swim at Torre Melissa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Torre Melissa beach is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.5 m, wind 37 km/h, temperature 21°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 Torre Melissa beach?
Melissa (KR), Calabria, 25 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Torre Melissa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Torre Melissa beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).