Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina
36.942° N, 15.183° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (128°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 64 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 60 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 70 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 72 | 58 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 56 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina
Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina is located in the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.94199, 15.18315.
5.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Avola and 17 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (128°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina
Can you swim at Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 24°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 Punta Gallina?
Avola (SR), Sicily, 17 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).