Saponara Marittima beach
38.241° N, 15.425° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Saponara Marittima beach, within Saponara (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Saponara Marittima beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (334°). 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 | 46 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 58 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 46 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Saponara Marittima beach
Saponara Marittima beach is located in the municipality of Saponara, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.24090, 15.42482.
5.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Saponara and 12 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Saponara Marittima beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (334°): 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 |
Questions about Saponara Marittima beach
Can you swim at Saponara Marittima beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Saponara Marittima beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°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 Saponara Marittima beach?
Saponara (ME), Sicily, 12 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Saponara Marittima 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 Saponara Marittima beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).