Granatari beach
38.262° N, 15.635° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Granatari beach is a beach in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Strait of Messina.
“Granatari beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing south (162°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 47 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 59 | 79 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 75 | 69 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 87 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 77 | 23°C |
Where is Granatari beach
Granatari beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.26163, 15.63481.
It is 10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Granatari beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (162°): 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 Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Cannitello beach (4.0 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Cannitello beach (4.0 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Granatari beach
Can you swim at Granatari beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Granatari beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 Granatari beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Granatari 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 Granatari beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Granatari beach or Cannitello beach?
Granatari beach: it faces south and the Mistral blows from inland. Cannitello beach (4.0 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.