Augusta beach
37.223° N, 15.224° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Augusta beach, within Augusta (the province of Syracuse, Sicily), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Augusta beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (175°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 58 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 75 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 52 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 88 | 54 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Augusta beach
Augusta beach is located in the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.22254, 15.22386.
As the crow flies: 1.6 km from the centre of Augusta, 19 km from the provincial capital Siracusa.
Winds and shelter at Augusta beach
With the coast facing south (175°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Mistral (NW) Augusta beach is more sheltered than Brucoli beach, 7.5 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) Brucoli beach, 7.5 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Augusta beach
Can you swim at Augusta beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Augusta beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 21 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 Augusta beach?
Augusta (SR), Sicily, 19 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Augusta beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
With the Mistral: Augusta beach or Brucoli beach?
Augusta beach: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Brucoli beach (7.5 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.