Vaccarizzo beach
37.364° N, 15.091° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Vaccarizzo beach, within Catania (the province of Catania, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Vaccarizzo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces east (88°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 71 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 47 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 79 | 75 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 91 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 62 | 56 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 75 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 65 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Vaccarizzo beach
Vaccarizzo beach is located in the municipality of Catania, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.36375, 15.09101.
It is 15 km as the crow flies from the centre of Catania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Vaccarizzo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (88°): 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 | 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 Vaccarizzo beach
Can you swim at Vaccarizzo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Vaccarizzo beach is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 25°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 Vaccarizzo beach?
Catania (CT), Sicily.
Which wind is Vaccarizzo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Vaccarizzo beach sandy or rocky?
Vaccarizzo beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Vaccarizzo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).