Contrada Scaro beach
36.683° N, 15.048° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Contrada Scaro beach is a beach in the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Strait of Sicily.
“Contrada Scaro beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southwest (240°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 67 | 73 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 73 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 75 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 72 | 61 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 70 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Contrada Scaro beach
Contrada Scaro beach is located in the municipality of Pachino, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.68293, 15.04809.
5.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pachino and 48 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Contrada Scaro beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (240°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Morghella (7.0 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Morghella (7.0 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Contrada Scaro beach
Can you swim at Contrada Scaro beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Contrada Scaro beach is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 23°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 Contrada Scaro beach?
Pachino (SR), Sicily, 48 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Contrada Scaro beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Contrada Scaro beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Contrada Scaro beach or Spiaggia di Morghella?
Contrada Scaro beach: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia di Morghella (7.0 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.