Spiaggia di Rinella
38.548° N, 14.830° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Leni, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Spiaggia di Rinella is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southwest (205°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 58 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 61 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 85 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Rinella
Spiaggia di Rinella is located in the municipality of Leni, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.54788, 14.82965.
0.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Leni and 74 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia di Rinella is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Rinella
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (205°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Tramontane (N) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia dello Scarico (3.8 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia dello Scarico (3.8 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia di Rinella
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Rinella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Rinella is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 24 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 Spiaggia di Rinella?
Leni (ME), Sicily, 74 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Rinella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Rinella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Spiaggia di Rinella or Spiaggia dello Scarico?
Spiaggia di Rinella: it faces southwest and the Tramontane blows from inland. Spiaggia dello Scarico (3.8 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.