Sciacca beach
37.505° N, 13.074° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Sciacca beach, within Sciacca (the province of Agrigento, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Sciacca beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (181°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 79 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 82 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 75 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 40 | 25°C |
Where is Sciacca beach
Sciacca beach is located in the municipality of Sciacca, in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.50526, 13.07395.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Sciacca, 49 km from the provincial capital Agrigento.
Winds and shelter at Sciacca beach
With the coast facing south (181°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Sciacca beach
Can you swim at Sciacca beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sciacca beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 24°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Sciacca beach?
Sciacca (AG), Sicily, 49 km as the crow flies from Agrigento.
Which wind is Sciacca beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Sciacca beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).