Sant'Agata beach
38.251° N, 15.596° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Sant'Agata beach, within Messina (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Messina.
“Sant'Agata beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southeast (152°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) 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 | 61 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 64 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 67 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 79 | 77 | 23°C |
Where is Sant'Agata beach
Sant'Agata beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.25143, 15.59587.
It is 7.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Sant'Agata beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (152°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Tramontane (N) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Mortelle beach (3.2 km), facing north, gets it from the sea.
With the Ostro (S) it's better to move to Mortelle beach (3.2 km): it faces north and stays sheltered.
Questions about Sant'Agata beach
Can you swim at Sant'Agata beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sant'Agata beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°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 Sant'Agata beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Sant'Agata beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Sant'Agata beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Sant'Agata beach or Mortelle beach?
Sant'Agata beach: it faces southeast and the Tramontane blows from inland. Mortelle beach (3.2 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.