Brigantino
38.180° N, 14.940° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Brigantino is a sandy beach in the municipality of Gioiosa Marea, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (44°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 52 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 78 | 67 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 83 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Brigantino
Brigantino is located in the municipality of Gioiosa Marea, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.17991, 14.93956.
4.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gioiosa Marea and 54 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Brigantino
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (44°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Brigantino
Can you swim at Brigantino today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Brigantino is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 21°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 Brigantino?
Gioiosa Marea (ME), Sicily, 54 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Brigantino sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Brigantino sandy or rocky?
Brigantino is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Brigantino?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).