Le cocole
37.632° N, 15.174° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
Le cocole, within Acireale (the province of Catania, Sicily), is a pebble beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces east (111°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 80 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 63 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 69 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 63 | 22°C |
Where is Le cocole
Le cocole is located in the municipality of Acireale, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.63246, 15.17428.
As the crow flies: 2.3 km from the centre of Acireale, 16 km from the provincial capital Catania.
Winds and shelter at Le cocole
With the coast facing east (111°), 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 Le cocole
Can you swim at Le cocole today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Le cocole is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 18 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 Le cocole?
Acireale (CT), Sicily, 16 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Le cocole sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Le cocole sandy or rocky?
Le cocole is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Le cocole?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).