Z.I.R. beach
38.163° N, 15.546° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Z.I.R. beach, within Messina (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Messina.
“Z.I.R. beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces southeast (122°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 55 | 70 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 67 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 72 | 82 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 64 | 61 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 87 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Z.I.R. beach
Z.I.R. beach is located in the municipality of Messina, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.16286, 15.54634.
It is 3.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Messina, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Z.I.R. beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (122°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Ponente (W) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Lido di Catona (8.4 km), facing southwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Levante (E) it's better to move to Lido di Catona (8.4 km): it faces southwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Z.I.R. beach
Can you swim at Z.I.R. beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Z.I.R. beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3 m, wind 23 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 Z.I.R. beach?
Messina (ME), Sicily.
Which wind is Z.I.R. beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
With the Ponente: Z.I.R. beach or Lido di Catona?
Z.I.R. beach: it faces southeast and the Ponente blows from inland. Lido di Catona (8.4 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.