Scalo dei Balordi
38.809° N, 15.232° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Scalo dei Balordi is a sandy beach in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (20°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 37 | 43 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 63 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 55 | 55 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 70 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 73 | 23°C |
Where is Scalo dei Balordi
Scalo dei Balordi is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.80925, 15.23160.
45 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lipari and 74 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Scalo dei Balordi is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Scalo dei Balordi
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (20°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Scalo dei Balordi
Can you swim at Scalo dei Balordi today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Scalo dei Balordi is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Scalo dei Balordi?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 74 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Scalo dei Balordi sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Scalo dei Balordi sandy or rocky?
Scalo dei Balordi is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Scalo dei Balordi?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).