Aquarius
37.546° N, 15.144° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Aquarius is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (128°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 81 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 59 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 74 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 86 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 63 | 58 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 63 | 22°C |
Where is Aquarius
Aquarius is located in the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.54551, 15.14413.
As the crow flies: 1.0 km from the centre of Aci Castello, 6.9 km from the provincial capital Catania.
Winds and shelter at Aquarius
With the coast facing southeast (128°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Aquarius
Can you swim at Aquarius today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Aquarius is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 6 km/h, temperature 24°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 Aquarius?
Aci Castello (CT), Sicily, 6.9 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Aquarius sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Aquarius?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).