Spiaggia Carratois
36.660° N, 15.069° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Carratois, within Pachino (the province of Syracuse, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
The beach faces southwest (223°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 67 | 79 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 64 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 63 | 55 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 61 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Carratois
Spiaggia Carratois is located in the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.65981, 15.06935.
As the crow flies: 6.5 km from the centre of Pachino, 49 km from the provincial capital Siracusa.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Carratois
With the coast facing southwest (223°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Gregale (NE) Spiaggia Carratois is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Morghella, 6.7 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia di Morghella, 6.7 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia Carratois
Can you swim at Spiaggia Carratois today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Carratois is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 16 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 Spiaggia Carratois?
Pachino (SR), Sicily, 49 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia Carratois sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Carratois?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggia Carratois or Spiaggia di Morghella?
Spiaggia Carratois: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia di Morghella (6.7 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.