Guarnacci beach
38.282° N, 15.584° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Guarnacci beach, within Messina (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Guarnacci beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northeast (23°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 43 | 64 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 49 | 49 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 67 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
Where is Guarnacci beach
Guarnacci beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.28183, 15.58412.
10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Guarnacci beach
With the coast facing northeast (23°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Ostro (S) Guarnacci beach is more sheltered than Sant'Agata beach, 3.5 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) Sant'Agata beach, 3.5 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Guarnacci beach
Can you swim at Guarnacci beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Guarnacci beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Guarnacci beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Guarnacci beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Guarnacci beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: Guarnacci beach or Sant'Agata beach?
Guarnacci beach: it faces northeast and the Ostro blows from inland. Sant'Agata beach (3.5 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.