Ganzirri beach
38.259° N, 15.620° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Ganzirri beach is a beach in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Strait of Messina.
“Ganzirri beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (163°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), 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 | 61 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 64 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 67 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 77 | 22°C |
Where is Ganzirri beach
Ganzirri beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.25862, 15.62017.
It is 9.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Ganzirri beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (163°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Tramontane (N) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Mortelle beach (1.6 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Ostro (S) it's better to move to Mortelle beach (1.6 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Ganzirri beach
Can you swim at Ganzirri beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Ganzirri beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°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 Ganzirri beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Ganzirri beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Ganzirri beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Ganzirri beach or Mortelle beach?
Ganzirri beach: it faces south and the Tramontane blows from inland. Mortelle beach (1.6 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.