Spiaggia Costa del Sole
37.003° N, 15.268° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Spiaggia Costa del Sole is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (117°). 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 59 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 74 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 69 | 58 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Costa del Sole
Spiaggia Costa del Sole is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.00290, 15.26822.
It is 7.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Costa del Sole
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (117°): 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 |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Punta del Pero (4.3 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Spiaggia Punta del Pero (4.3 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia Costa del Sole
Can you swim at Spiaggia Costa del Sole today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Costa del Sole is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 20 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 Spiaggia Costa del Sole?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia Costa del Sole sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Costa del Sole?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia Costa del Sole or Spiaggia Punta del Pero?
Spiaggia Costa del Sole: it faces southeast and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta del Pero (4.3 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.