Torre Faro beach
38.268° N, 15.648° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Torre Faro beach is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Torre Faro beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: east (74°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 55 | 67 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 61 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
Where is Torre Faro beach
Torre Faro beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.26820, 15.64817.
12 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Torre Faro beach
With the coast facing east (74°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Torre Faro beach
Can you swim at Torre Faro beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Torre Faro beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 22°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Torre Faro beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Torre Faro beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Torre Faro beach sandy or rocky?
Torre Faro beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Torre Faro beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).