Giardini-Naxos beach
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In the municipality of Giardini-Naxos, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Giardini-Naxos beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Giardini-Naxos beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: east (107°). 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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 92 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 82 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 64 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 74 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Giardini-Naxos beach
Giardini-Naxos beach is located in the municipality of Giardini-Naxos, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.83456, 15.27202.
0.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Giardini-Naxos and 47 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Giardini-Naxos beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (107°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Giardini-Naxos beach
Can you swim at Giardini-Naxos beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Giardini-Naxos beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 27 km/h, temperature 23°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 Giardini-Naxos beach?
Giardini-Naxos (ME), Sicily, 47 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Giardini-Naxos beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Giardini-Naxos beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).