Praia Petrarossa
38.033° N, 14.459° EPebble beach · facing north
About the beach
Praia Petrarossa, within Caronia (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a pebble beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces north (12°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 34 | 51 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 47 | 51 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 61 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 90 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 97 | 91 | 24°C |
Where is Praia Petrarossa
Praia Petrarossa is located in the municipality of Caronia, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.03300, 14.45875.
As the crow flies: 1.8 km from the centre of Caronia, 97 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Winds and shelter at Praia Petrarossa
With the coast facing north (12°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Praia Petrarossa
Can you swim at Praia Petrarossa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Praia Petrarossa is 51/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Praia Petrarossa?
Caronia (ME), Sicily, 97 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Praia Petrarossa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Praia Petrarossa sandy or rocky?
Praia Petrarossa is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Praia Petrarossa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).