San Saba beach
38.286° N, 15.503° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
San Saba beach, within Messina (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“San Saba beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (320°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 44 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 63 | 58 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 43 | 40 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 67 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is San Saba beach
San Saba beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.28624, 15.50276.
11 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at San Saba beach
With the coast facing northwest (320°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
Questions about San Saba beach
Can you swim at San Saba beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at San Saba beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 23 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 San Saba beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is San Saba beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at San Saba beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).