Villafranca Tirrena beach
38.246° N, 15.438° EPebble beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Villafranca Tirrena beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Villafranca Tirrena, in the province of Messina (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Villafranca Tirrena beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (333°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 55 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 58 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 61 | 46 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
Where is Villafranca Tirrena beach
Villafranca Tirrena beach is located in the municipality of Villafranca Tirrena, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.24592, 15.43752.
0.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Villafranca Tirrena and 12 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Villafranca Tirrena beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (333°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Villafranca Tirrena beach
Can you swim at Villafranca Tirrena beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Villafranca Tirrena beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.8 m, wind 22 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 Villafranca Tirrena beach?
Villafranca Tirrena (ME), Sicily, 12 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Villafranca Tirrena beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Villafranca Tirrena beach sandy or rocky?
Villafranca Tirrena beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Villafranca Tirrena beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).