Spiaggia della Plaia
37.454° N, 15.087° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia della Plaia is a beach in the municipality of Catania, in the province of Catania (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
Facing east (86°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 70 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 52 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 70 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 91 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 58 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 75 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Plaia
Spiaggia della Plaia is located in the municipality of Catania, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.45413, 15.08653.
It is 5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Catania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Plaia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (86°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia della Plaia
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Plaia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Plaia is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 6 km/h, temperature 25°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 Plaia?
Catania (CT), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Plaia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Plaia?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).