Punta Braccetto beach
36.833° N, 14.459° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Punta Braccetto beach, within Ragusa (the province of Ragusa, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Punta Braccetto beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces west (261°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 70 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 58 | 26°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 78 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 61 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 73 | 25°C |
Where is Punta Braccetto beach
Punta Braccetto beach is located in the municipality of Ragusa, in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.83306, 14.45861.
It is 26 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ragusa, the provincial capital.
Punta Braccetto beach is part of: Hyblaean Coast.
Winds and shelter at Punta Braccetto beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (261°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Punta Braccetto beach
Can you swim at Punta Braccetto beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Braccetto beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 26°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Punta Braccetto beach?
Ragusa (RG), Sicily.
Which wind is Punta Braccetto beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Punta Braccetto beach sandy or rocky?
Punta Braccetto beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Punta Braccetto beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).