Playa Grande
36.770° N, 14.603° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Playa Grande is a sandy beach in the municipality of Scicli, in the province of Ragusa (Sicily), on the Strait of Sicily.
Facing southwest (204°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), 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 | 76 | 79 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 70 | 26°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 77 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 67 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 70 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Playa Grande
Playa Grande is located in the municipality of Scicli, in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.76998, 14.60336.
9.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Scicli and 21 km from Ragusa, the provincial capital.
Playa Grande is part of: Hyblaean Coast.
Winds and shelter at Playa Grande
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (204°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Playa Grande
Can you swim at Playa Grande today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Playa Grande is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 20 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 Playa Grande?
Scicli (RG), Sicily, 21 km as the crow flies from Ragusa.
Which wind is Playa Grande sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Playa Grande sandy or rocky?
Playa Grande is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Playa Grande?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).