Targia beach
37.108° N, 15.260° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Targia beach is a beach in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse (Sicily), on the Ionian Sea.
“Targia beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (15°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 58 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 46 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 55 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Targia beach
Targia beach is located in the municipality of Siracusa, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.10768, 15.25959.
It is 5.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Targia beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (15°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Ostro (S) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggetta di Aretusa (6.2 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Spiaggetta di Aretusa (6.2 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Targia beach
Can you swim at Targia beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Targia beach is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.7 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 23°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 Targia beach?
Siracusa (SR), Sicily.
Which wind is Targia beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
With the Ostro: Targia beach or Spiaggetta di Aretusa?
Targia beach: it faces north and the Ostro blows from inland. Spiaggetta di Aretusa (6.2 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.