Macchitella beach
37.073° N, 14.216° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Gela, in the province of Caltanissetta (Sicily), Macchitella beach is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Macchitella beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southwest (210°). 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 79 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 61 | 26°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 84 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is Macchitella beach
Macchitella beach is located in the municipality of Gela, in the province of Caltanissetta, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.07284, 14.21618.
As the crow flies: 3.1 km from the centre of Gela, 48 km from the provincial capital Caltanissetta.
Winds and shelter at Macchitella beach
With the coast facing southwest (210°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Macchitella beach
Can you swim at Macchitella beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Macchitella beach is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 15 km/h, temperature 26°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 Macchitella beach?
Gela (CL), Sicily, 48 km as the crow flies from Caltanissetta.
Which wind is Macchitella beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Macchitella beach sandy or rocky?
Macchitella beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Macchitella beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).