Spiaggia di Ponente
38.215° N, 15.231° EPebble beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Ponente is a pebble beach in the municipality of Milazzo, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (293°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 45 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 62 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 53 | 40 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 88 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 91 | 91 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Ponente
Spiaggia di Ponente is located in the municipality of Milazzo, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.21450, 15.23051.
As the crow flies: 1.2 km from the centre of Milazzo, 28 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Ponente
With the coast facing northwest (293°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia di Ponente is more sheltered than Milazzo beach, 2.1 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Milazzo beach, 2.1 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Ponente
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Ponente today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Ponente is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 18 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 Ponente?
Milazzo (ME), Sicily, 28 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Ponente sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia di Ponente sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Ponente is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Ponente?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia di Ponente or Milazzo beach?
Spiaggia di Ponente: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Milazzo beach (2.1 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.