Gela beach
37.065° N, 14.244° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Gela beach, within Gela (the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Gela beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (196°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 79 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 61 | 26°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 84 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 60 | 25°C |
Where is Gela beach
Gela beach is located in the municipality of Gela, in the province of Caltanissetta, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.06494, 14.24421.
As the crow flies: 0.6 km from the centre of Gela, 50 km from the provincial capital Caltanissetta.
Winds and shelter at Gela beach
With the coast facing south (196°), 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 Gela beach
Can you swim at Gela beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Gela beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 15 km/h, temperature 26°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 Gela beach?
Gela (CL), Sicily, 50 km as the crow flies from Caltanissetta.
Which wind is Gela beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Gela beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).