Spiaggia Calafarina
36.721° N, 15.120° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia Calafarina is a beach in the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing east (84°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 46 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 53 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 88 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 63 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 68 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 48 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Calafarina
Spiaggia Calafarina is located in the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.72103, 15.11972.
2.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pachino and 41 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Calafarina
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (84°): 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia Calafarina
Can you swim at Spiaggia Calafarina today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Calafarina is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.6 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 23°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 Spiaggia Calafarina?
Pachino (SR), Sicily, 41 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia Calafarina 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 Calafarina?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).