Santa Maria la Scala beach
37.614° N, 15.173° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
Santa Maria la Scala beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Acireale, in the province of Catania (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
“Santa Maria la Scala beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing east (94°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 71 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 90 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 66 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 63 | 22°C |
Where is Santa Maria la Scala beach
Santa Maria la Scala beach is located in the municipality of Acireale, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.61417, 15.17339.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Acireale, 15 km from the provincial capital Catania.
Winds and shelter at Santa Maria la Scala beach
With the coast facing east (94°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Santa Maria la Scala beach
Can you swim at Santa Maria la Scala beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Santa Maria la Scala beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 24°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 Santa Maria la Scala beach?
Acireale (CT), Sicily, 15 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Santa Maria la Scala beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Santa Maria la Scala beach sandy or rocky?
Santa Maria la Scala beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Santa Maria la Scala beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).