Lido Grotta Smeralda
37.541° N, 15.135° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Lido Grotta Smeralda is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The name is that of the beach club mapped on OpenStreetMap for this stretch of beach.
Orientation: southeast (139°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (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 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Lido Grotta Smeralda
Lido Grotta Smeralda is located in the municipality of Aci Castello, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.54086, 15.13458.
1.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Aci Castello and 6.0 km from Catania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Lido Grotta Smeralda
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (139°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Lido Grotta Smeralda
Can you swim at Lido Grotta Smeralda today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lido Grotta Smeralda 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 Lido Grotta Smeralda?
Aci Castello (CT), Sicily, 6.0 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Lido Grotta Smeralda sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Lido Grotta Smeralda?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).