Spiaggia del Cannitello
38.374° N, 15.003° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Spiaggia del Cannitello is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (115°). 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 | 43 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 58 | 46 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 72 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 78 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Cannitello
Spiaggia del Cannitello is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.37362, 15.00311.
As the crow flies: 11 km from the centre of Lipari, 52 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Spiaggia del Cannitello is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Cannitello
With the coast facing southeast (115°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia del Cannitello is more sheltered than Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere, 6.5 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere, 6.5 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia del Cannitello
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Cannitello today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Cannitello is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 24 km/h, temperature 22°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 del Cannitello?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 52 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Cannitello 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 del Cannitello?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia del Cannitello or Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere?
Spiaggia del Cannitello: it faces southeast and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia delle Sabbie nere (6.5 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.