Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti
36.650° N, 15.082° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti, within Portopalo di Capo Passero (the province of Syracuse, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
The beach faces south (185°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) 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).
Reported facilities: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 52 | 59 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 73 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 62 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti
Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti is located in the municipality of Portopalo di Capo Passero, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.65004, 15.08180.
6.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Portopalo di Capo Passero and 50 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (185°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie (6.5 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie (6.5 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti
Can you swim at Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.8 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 23°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 Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti?
Portopalo di Capo Passero (SR), Sicily, 50 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti or Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie?
Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti: it faces south and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie (6.5 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.