Contrada Cicerata beach
36.879° N, 15.137° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Contrada Cicerata beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Contrada Cicerata beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: east (110°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated good by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 61 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 52 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 79 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 60 | 67 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 47 | 24°C |
Where is Contrada Cicerata beach
Contrada Cicerata beach is located in the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.87853, 15.13657.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Avola and 25 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Contrada Cicerata beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (110°): 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 Contrada Cicerata beach
Can you swim at Contrada Cicerata beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Contrada Cicerata beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 24°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 Contrada Cicerata beach?
Avola (SR), Sicily, 25 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Contrada Cicerata beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Contrada Cicerata beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).