Spiaggia della Fanusa
37.008° N, 15.276° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Fanusa, within Siracusa (the province of Syracuse, Sicily), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (150°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) 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 | 73 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 74 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 58 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 56 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 50 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Fanusa
Spiaggia della Fanusa is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.00753, 15.27617.
It is 6.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Fanusa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (150°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Punta del Pero (3.5 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Spiaggia Punta del Pero (3.5 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia della Fanusa
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Fanusa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Fanusa 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 della Fanusa?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Fanusa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Fanusa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia della Fanusa or Spiaggia Punta del Pero?
Spiaggia della Fanusa: it faces southeast and the Mistral blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta del Pero (3.5 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.