Chiappe
38.042° N, 14.523° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Chiappe, within Caronia (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces north (340°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 34 | 46 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 44 | 51 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 55 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 82 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 88 | 82 | 24°C |
Where is Chiappe
Chiappe is located in the municipality of Caronia, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.04181, 14.52256.
7.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Caronia and 92 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Chiappe
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (340°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Chiappe
Can you swim at Chiappe today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Chiappe is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.1 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 21°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 Chiappe?
Caronia (ME), Sicily, 92 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Chiappe sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Chiappe?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).