Eraclea Minoa
37.397° N, 13.270° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Eraclea Minoa, within Ribera (the province of Agrigento, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
The beach faces southwest (226°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 58 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 74 | 73 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 78 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 70 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 76 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 52 | 26°C |
Where is Eraclea Minoa
Eraclea Minoa is located in the municipality of Ribera, in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.39681, 13.27024.
12 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ribera and 29 km from Agrigento, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Eraclea Minoa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (226°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Eraclea Minoa
Can you swim at Eraclea Minoa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Eraclea Minoa is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 25°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 Eraclea Minoa?
Ribera (AG), Sicily, 29 km as the crow flies from Agrigento.
Which wind is Eraclea Minoa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Eraclea Minoa sandy or rocky?
Eraclea Minoa is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Eraclea Minoa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).