Spine Sante beach
38.167° N, 15.191° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spine Sante beach, within Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Spine Sante beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (311°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: good (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 45 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 62 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 52 | 46 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 88 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 97 | 97 | 25°C |
Where is Spine Sante beach
Spine Sante beach is located in the municipality of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.16731, 15.19097.
3.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto and 32 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spine Sante beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (311°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Milazzo beach (8.4 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Milazzo beach (8.4 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spine Sante beach
Can you swim at Spine Sante beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spine Sante beach is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 18 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 Spine Sante beach?
Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (ME), Sicily, 32 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spine Sante beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spine Sante beach sandy or rocky?
Spine Sante beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spine Sante beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spine Sante beach or Milazzo beach?
Spine Sante beach: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Milazzo beach (8.4 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.