Spiaggia Lunga
38.811° N, 15.224° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia Lunga, within Lipari (the province of Messina, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces north (359°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 37 | 43 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 63 | 67 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 55 | 55 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 82 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia Lunga
Spiaggia Lunga is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.81068, 15.22419.
As the crow flies: 45 km from the centre of Lipari, 74 km from the provincial capital Messina.
Spiaggia Lunga is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Lunga
With the coast facing north (359°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia Lunga is more sheltered than Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia, 2.4 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia, 2.4 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia Lunga
Can you swim at Spiaggia Lunga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Lunga is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.0 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Lunga?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 74 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia Lunga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Lunga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia Lunga or Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia?
Spiaggia Lunga: it faces north and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Forgia Vecchia (2.4 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.