Avola beach
36.916° N, 15.154° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Avola beach is a beach in the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
“Avola beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (131°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), 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 | 76 | 61 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 56 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 74 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 68 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 63 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 47 | 24°C |
Where is Avola beach
Avola beach is located in the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.91602, 15.15447.
1.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Avola and 20 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Avola beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (131°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Avola beach
Can you swim at Avola beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Avola beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 25°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 Avola beach?
Avola (SR), Sicily, 20 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Avola beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Avola beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).