La Risacca
37.544° N, 15.142° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
La Risacca, within Aci Castello (the province of Catania, Sicily), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (129°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) 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 | 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 La Risacca
La Risacca is located in the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.54355, 15.14225.
1.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Aci Castello and 6.7 km from Catania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at La Risacca
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (129°): 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 | 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 La Risacca
Can you swim at La Risacca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Risacca 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 La Risacca?
Aci Castello (CT), Sicily, 6.7 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is La Risacca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at La Risacca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).