Giarra beach
37.254° N, 13.600° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Agrigento, in the province of Agrigento (Sicily), Giarra beach is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Giarra beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (218°). 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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 71 | 85 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 72 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 78 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 70 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Giarra beach
Giarra beach is located in the municipality of Agrigento, in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.25353, 13.60049.
It is 6.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Agrigento, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Giarra beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (218°): 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 | 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 Giarra beach
Can you swim at Giarra beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Giarra beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 25°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Giarra beach?
Agrigento (AG), Sicily.
Which wind is Giarra beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Giarra beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).