Spiaggia Maganuco
36.717° N, 14.816° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia Maganuco, within Modica (the province of Ragusa, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Strait of Sicily.
The beach faces south (162°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 85 | 68 | 26°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 64 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 73 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 62 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 68 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Maganuco
Spiaggia Maganuco is located in the municipality of Modica, in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.71659, 14.81582.
17 km as the crow flies from the centre of Modica and 24 km from Ragusa, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Maganuco is part of: Hyblaean Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Maganuco
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (162°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Maganuco
Can you swim at Spiaggia Maganuco today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Maganuco is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 26°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 Maganuco?
Modica (RG), Sicily, 24 km as the crow flies from Ragusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia Maganuco sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia Maganuco sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Maganuco is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Maganuco?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).