Via Fiume Lao beach
39.798° N, 15.790° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Via Fiume Lao beach is a beach in the municipality of Scalea, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Via Fiume Lao beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing west (261°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 62 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 86 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 89 | 24°C |
Where is Via Fiume Lao beach
Via Fiume Lao beach is located in the municipality of Scalea, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.79845, 15.79007.
1.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Scalea and 67 km from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Via Fiume Lao beach is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Via Fiume Lao beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (261°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Via Fiume Lao beach
Can you swim at Via Fiume Lao beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Via Fiume Lao beach is 62/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 15 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 Via Fiume Lao beach?
Scalea (CS), Calabria, 67 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Via Fiume Lao beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Via Fiume Lao beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).