Spiaggia di Fondachello
37.756° N, 15.212° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Mascali, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Spiaggia di Fondachello is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (118°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) 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 | 79 | 64 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 64 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 68 | 72 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 85 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 67 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 74 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Fondachello
Spiaggia di Fondachello is located in the municipality of Mascali, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.75595, 15.21239.
As the crow flies: 1.4 km from the centre of Mascali, 30 km from the provincial capital Catania.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Fondachello
With the coast facing southeast (118°), 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 Fondachello
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Fondachello today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Fondachello is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 30 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 Spiaggia di Fondachello?
Mascali (CT), Sicily, 30 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Fondachello sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Fondachello?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).