Fontanazze beach
37.130° N, 13.844° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Licata, in the province of Agrigento (Sicily), Fontanazze beach is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Fontanazze beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (225°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 70 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 58 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 71 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 67 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 61 | 24°C |
Where is Fontanazze beach
Fontanazze beach is located in the municipality of Licata, in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.13042, 13.84447.
As the crow flies: 8.9 km from the centre of Licata, 31 km from the provincial capital Agrigento.
Winds and shelter at Fontanazze beach
With the coast facing southwest (225°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Fontanazze beach
Can you swim at Fontanazze beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Fontanazze beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 25°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 Fontanazze beach?
Licata (AG), Sicily, 31 km as the crow flies from Agrigento.
Which wind is Fontanazze beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Fontanazze beach sandy or rocky?
Fontanazze beach is a sandy beach.