Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola
38.681° N, 15.895° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola is a sandy beach in the municipality of Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (338°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 65 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 55 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola
Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola is located in the municipality of Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.68050, 15.89535.
As the crow flies: 0.6 km from the centre of Tropea, 18 km from the provincial capital Vibo Valentia.
Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola
With the coast facing north (338°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola
Can you swim at Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 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 Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola?
Tropea (VV), Calabria, 18 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).