Porticello beach
38.522° N, 14.956° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Porticello beach, within Lipari (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Porticello beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northeast (26°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 61 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 75 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 76 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is Porticello beach
Porticello beach is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.52230, 14.95593.
5.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lipari and 64 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Porticello beach is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Porticello beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (26°): 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 Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Valle Muria (7.3 km), facing southwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Spiaggia Valle Muria (7.3 km): it faces southwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Porticello beach
Can you swim at Porticello beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porticello beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 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 Porticello beach?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 64 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Porticello beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
With the Libeccio: Porticello beach or Spiaggia Valle Muria?
Porticello beach: it faces northeast and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia Valle Muria (7.3 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.