Piano Torre beach
38.299° N, 15.529° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Piano Torre beach is a beach in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Piano Torre beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (342°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 44 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 63 | 58 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 40 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 67 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Piano Torre beach
Piano Torre beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.29854, 15.52934.
It is 12 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Piano Torre beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (342°): 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 |
Questions about Piano Torre beach
Can you swim at Piano Torre beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Piano Torre beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 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 Piano Torre beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Piano Torre 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 Piano Torre beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).