Marina di Gioiosa Jonica

Marina di Gioiosa Jonica is a developed coastal town on the Tyrrhenian Sea in southern Italy, featuring a sandy beach break with residential and commercial properties extending to the shoreline. The coast faces south toward open Mediterranean waters. The spot is characterized by extremely light wind conditions (averaging 6.0 knots) with poor reliability (3.8%), making consistent kitesurfing sessions rare. Wave heights average only 0.50m, indicating minimal swell exposure despite open ocean orientation. The beach break environment suggests sandy bottom with gradual shorebreak. This location is best suited for light-wind specialists or as a secondary spot during stronger wind events. The developed coastline with proximity to buildings and infrastructure may create variable wind patterns. Best wind direction is easterly, providing side-shore conditions. The spot requires exceptional wind conditions to be viable for kitesurfing and would be more suitable for other water sports during typical meteorological conditions.