Gioiosa Marea beach
38.176° N, 14.895° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Gioiosa Marea, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Gioiosa Marea beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Gioiosa Marea beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northwest (323°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 34 | 44 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 46 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 58 | 55 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Gioiosa Marea beach
Gioiosa Marea beach is located in the municipality of Gioiosa Marea, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.17650, 14.89545.
As the crow flies: 0.4 km from the centre of Gioiosa Marea, 58 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Winds and shelter at Gioiosa Marea beach
With the coast facing northwest (323°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Gioiosa Marea beach
Can you swim at Gioiosa Marea beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Gioiosa Marea beach is 44/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.9 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 21°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Gioiosa Marea beach?
Gioiosa Marea (ME), Sicily, 58 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Gioiosa Marea beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Gioiosa Marea beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).