Porto Salvo
36.709° N, 14.781° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Modica, in the province of Ragusa (Sicily), Porto Salvo is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
Orientation: south (186°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 88 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 62 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 73 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 70 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Porto Salvo
Porto Salvo is located in the municipality of Modica, in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.70865, 14.78096.
As the crow flies: 17 km from the centre of Modica, 25 km from the provincial capital Ragusa.
Porto Salvo is part of: Hyblaean Coast.
Winds and shelter at Porto Salvo
With the coast facing south (186°), 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 | 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 Porto Salvo
Can you swim at Porto Salvo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Salvo is 88/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 26°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Porto Salvo?
Modica (RG), Sicily, 25 km as the crow flies from Ragusa.
Which wind is Porto Salvo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Porto Salvo sandy or rocky?
Porto Salvo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto Salvo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).