Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo
38.257° N, 15.458° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo is a sandy beach in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (321°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 58 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 55 | 40 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo
Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.25657, 15.45768.
11 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo
With the coast facing northwest (321°), 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Orto Luizzo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).