La Gisira beach
37.290° N, 15.179° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), La Gisira beach is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
“La Gisira beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: north (11°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 67 | 58 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 46 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 91 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 61 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 70 | 24°C |
Where is La Gisira beach
La Gisira beach is located in the municipality of Augusta, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.28986, 15.17940.
6.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Augusta and 27 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at La Gisira beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (11°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
When the Ostro (S) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Augusta beach (8.5 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Augusta beach (8.5 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about La Gisira beach
Can you swim at La Gisira beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Gisira beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 24°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 La Gisira beach?
Augusta (SR), Sicily, 27 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is La Gisira beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at La Gisira beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: La Gisira beach or Augusta beach?
La Gisira beach: it faces north and the Ostro blows from inland. Augusta beach (8.5 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.