Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
37.040° N, 15.298° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
Orientation: north (350°). 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
Reported facilities: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 58 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 58 | 46 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 64 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 79 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 73 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.04042, 15.29810.
It is 2.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (350°): 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 Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (1.9 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (1.9 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°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 Punta Carrozza?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza or Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa?
Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza: it faces north and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa (1.9 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.