Spiaggia di Marinella
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In the municipality of Porto Empedocle, in the province of Agrigento (Sicily), Spiaggia di Marinella is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
Orientation: south (176°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 74 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 78 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 46 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Marinella
Spiaggia di Marinella is located in the municipality of Porto Empedocle, in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.28952, 13.49546.
As the crow flies: 2.8 km from the centre of Porto Empedocle, 7.4 km from the provincial capital Agrigento.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Marinella
With the coast facing south (176°), 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 | 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia di Marinella
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Marinella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Marinella is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 25°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia di Marinella?
Porto Empedocle (AG), Sicily, 7.4 km as the crow flies from Agrigento.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Marinella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia di Marinella sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Marinella is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Marinella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).