Zolfara beach
39.619° N, 16.706° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Zolfara beach, within Corigliano-Rossano (the province of Cosenza, Calabria), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Zolfara beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces north (10°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 43 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 40 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 76 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 63 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 79 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 76 | 22°C |
Where is Zolfara beach
Zolfara beach is located in the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.61914, 16.70590.
52 km as the crow flies from Cosenza, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Zolfara beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (10°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Zolfara beach
Can you swim at Zolfara beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Zolfara beach is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 30 km/h, temperature 22°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 Zolfara beach?
Corigliano-Rossano (CS), Calabria, 52 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Zolfara beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Zolfara beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).