Seccagrande beach
37.426° N, 13.250° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Seccagrande beach, within Ribera (the province of Agrigento, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Seccagrande beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southwest (226°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) 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 | 73 | 61 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 74 | 73 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 78 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 70 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 76 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 52 | 26°C |
Where is Seccagrande beach
Seccagrande beach is located in the municipality of Ribera, in the province of Agrigento, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.42640, 13.24973.
As the crow flies: 8.6 km from the centre of Ribera, 31 km from the provincial capital Agrigento.
Winds and shelter at Seccagrande beach
With the coast facing southwest (226°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Seccagrande beach
Can you swim at Seccagrande beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Seccagrande beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 25°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 Seccagrande beach?
Ribera (AG), Sicily, 31 km as the crow flies from Agrigento.
Which wind is Seccagrande beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Seccagrande beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).