Spiaggetta di Aretusa
37.058° N, 15.292° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggetta di Aretusa is a beach in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing southeast (152°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 58 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 55 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 74 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 60 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 56 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggetta di Aretusa
Spiaggetta di Aretusa is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.05790, 15.29212.
It is 0.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggetta di Aretusa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (152°): 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 | 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 |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza (2.0 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza (2.0 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggetta di Aretusa
Can you swim at Spiaggetta di Aretusa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggetta di Aretusa is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°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 Spiaggetta di Aretusa?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggetta di Aretusa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggetta di Aretusa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggetta di Aretusa or Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza?
Spiaggetta di Aretusa: it faces southeast and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza (2.0 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.