Spiaggia della Pillirina
37.040° N, 15.306° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia della Pillirina is a beach in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing northeast (25°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 58 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 46 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Pillirina
Spiaggia della Pillirina is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.03984, 15.30634.
It is 3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Pillirina
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (25°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Ostro (S) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (2.2 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (2.2 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia della Pillirina
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Pillirina today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Pillirina is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°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 della Pillirina?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Pillirina sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Pillirina?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: Spiaggia della Pillirina or Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa?
Spiaggia della Pillirina: it faces northeast and the Ostro blows from inland. Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (2.2 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.