Scaletta Zanclea beach
38.044° N, 15.463° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Scaletta Zanclea beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Scaletta Zanclea, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Strait of Messina.
“Scaletta Zanclea beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing southeast (135°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), 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 | 73 | 70 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 88 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 74 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 77 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 64 | 21°C |
Where is Scaletta Zanclea beach
Scaletta Zanclea beach is located in the municipality of Scaletta Zanclea, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.04445, 15.46284.
As the crow flies: 0.1 km from the centre of Scaletta Zanclea, 18 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Winds and shelter at Scaletta Zanclea beach
With the coast facing southeast (135°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
Questions about Scaletta Zanclea beach
Can you swim at Scaletta Zanclea beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Scaletta Zanclea beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 22°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 Scaletta Zanclea beach?
Scaletta Zanclea (ME), Sicily, 18 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Scaletta Zanclea beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Scaletta Zanclea beach sandy or rocky?
Scaletta Zanclea beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Scaletta Zanclea beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).