Testa di Monaco beach
38.153° N, 14.783° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Testa di Monaco beach is a beach in the municipality of Capo d'Orlando, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Testa di Monaco beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (0°), 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.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 38 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 46 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 67 | 79 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 83 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Testa di Monaco beach
Testa di Monaco beach is located in the municipality of Capo d'Orlando, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.15337, 14.78284.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Capo d'Orlando and 68 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Testa di Monaco beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (0°): 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 |
Questions about Testa di Monaco beach
Can you swim at Testa di Monaco beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Testa di Monaco beach is 38/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 21°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Testa di Monaco beach?
Capo d'Orlando (ME), Sicily, 68 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Testa di Monaco beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Testa di Monaco beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).