Contrada Zuccara beach
36.898° N, 15.144° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Contrada Zuccara beach is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Contrada Zuccara 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
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 Zuccara beach
Contrada Zuccara beach is located in the municipality of Avola, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.89801, 15.14446.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Avola, 23 km from the provincial capital Siracusa.
Winds and shelter at Contrada Zuccara beach
With the coast facing east (110°), 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 Contrada Zuccara beach
Can you swim at Contrada Zuccara beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Contrada Zuccara 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 Zuccara beach?
Avola (SR), Sicily, 23 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Contrada Zuccara beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Contrada Zuccara beach sandy or rocky?
Contrada Zuccara beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Contrada Zuccara beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).