Pietre Nere
36.729° N, 14.854° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Pietre Nere is a sandy beach in the municipality of Pozzallo, in the province of Ragusa (Sicily), on the Strait of Sicily.
Facing south (162°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 68 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 64 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 73 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 62 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 73 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Pietre Nere
Pietre Nere is located in the municipality of Pozzallo, in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.72926, 14.85383.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Pozzallo, 24 km from the provincial capital Ragusa.
Pietre Nere is part of: Hyblaean Coast.
Winds and shelter at Pietre Nere
With the coast facing south (162°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Pietre Nere
Can you swim at Pietre Nere today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pietre Nere is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 26°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 Pietre Nere?
Pozzallo (RG), Sicily, 24 km as the crow flies from Ragusa.
Which wind is Pietre Nere sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Pietre Nere sandy or rocky?
Pietre Nere is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Pietre Nere?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).