Spiaggia bianca
38.498° N, 14.962° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia bianca, within Lipari (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (79°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 37 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 64 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 71 | 72 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 80 | 79 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 74 | 77 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia bianca
Spiaggia bianca is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.49831, 14.96165.
3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lipari and 62 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia bianca is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia bianca
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (79°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Valle Muria (5.0 km), facing southwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) it's better to move to Spiaggia Valle Muria (5.0 km): it faces southwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia bianca
Can you swim at Spiaggia bianca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia bianca is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 22 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 Spiaggia bianca?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 62 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia bianca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia bianca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Spiaggia bianca or Spiaggia Valle Muria?
Spiaggia bianca: it faces east and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia Valle Muria (5.0 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.