Mortelle beach
38.273° N, 15.619° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Mortelle beach, within Messina (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Mortelle beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces north (10°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 58 | 61 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 79 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 22°C |
Where is Mortelle beach
Mortelle beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.27327, 15.61886.
It is 10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Mortelle beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (10°): 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 Ganzirri beach (1.6 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Ganzirri beach (1.6 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Mortelle beach
Can you swim at Mortelle beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mortelle beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 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 Mortelle beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Mortelle 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 Mortelle beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: Mortelle beach or Ganzirri beach?
Mortelle beach: it faces north and the Ostro blows from inland. Ganzirri beach (1.6 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.