Spiaggia Spinoso
38.589° N, 15.875° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Spinoso, within Joppolo (the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southwest (225°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 66 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 64 | 21°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 74 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 90 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Spinoso
Spiaggia Spinoso is located in the municipality of Joppolo, in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.58937, 15.87532.
1.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Joppolo and 22 km from Vibo Valentia, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Spinoso is part of: Coast of the Gods.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Spinoso
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (225°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia Spinoso
Can you swim at Spiaggia Spinoso today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Spinoso is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 21°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Spinoso?
Joppolo (VV), Calabria, 22 km as the crow flies from Vibo Valentia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Spinoso sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Spinoso?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).