Vurga
38.917° N, 17.064° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Vurga is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: south (194°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 49 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 49 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 56 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Vurga
Vurga is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, in Calabria. Coordinates: 38.91732, 17.06351.
5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Isola di Capo Rizzuto and 19 km from Crotone, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Vurga
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (194°): 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 Vurga
Can you swim at Vurga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Vurga is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 32 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 Vurga?
Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calabria, 19 km as the crow flies from Crotone.
Which wind is Vurga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Vurga sandy or rocky?
Vurga is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Vurga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).