Spiaggia di Contrada Porto
38.559° N, 14.584° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia di Contrada Porto is a pebble beach in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (127°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 64 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 63 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 78 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Contrada Porto
Spiaggia di Contrada Porto is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.55941, 14.58447.
As the crow flies: 34 km from the centre of Lipari, 94 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Spiaggia di Contrada Porto is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Contrada Porto
With the coast facing southeast (127°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Spiaggia di Contrada Porto
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Contrada Porto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Contrada Porto is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 21°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 Spiaggia di Contrada Porto?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 94 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Contrada Porto sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia di Contrada Porto sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Contrada Porto is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Contrada Porto?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).