Pace del Mela beach
38.208° N, 15.301° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Pace del Mela, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Pace del Mela beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Pace del Mela beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: north (349°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 46 | 49 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 55 | 49 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 97 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Pace del Mela beach
Pace del Mela beach is located in the municipality of Pace del Mela, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.20757, 15.30116.
3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Pace del Mela and 22 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Pace del Mela beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (349°): 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 | 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 |
When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Milazzo beach (5.3 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Milazzo beach (5.3 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Pace del Mela beach
Can you swim at Pace del Mela beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Pace del Mela beach is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.7 m, wind 21 km/h, temperature 22°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Pace del Mela beach?
Pace del Mela (ME), Sicily, 22 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Pace del Mela beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Pace del Mela beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Pace del Mela beach or Milazzo beach?
Pace del Mela beach: it faces north and the Sirocco blows from inland. Milazzo beach (5.3 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.