Contrada Playa beach
38.150° N, 14.987° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Contrada Playa beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Patti, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Contrada Playa beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (8°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 43 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 44 | 43 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 61 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 97 | 88 | 25°C |
Where is Contrada Playa beach
Contrada Playa beach is located in the municipality of Patti, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.15049, 14.98666.
2.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Patti and 50 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Contrada Playa beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (8°): 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 |
Questions about Contrada Playa beach
Can you swim at Contrada Playa beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Contrada Playa beach is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.9 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Contrada Playa beach?
Patti (ME), Sicily, 50 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Contrada Playa beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Contrada Playa beach sandy or rocky?
Contrada Playa beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Contrada Playa beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).