Spiaggia Marina di Cottone
37.779° N, 15.231° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia Marina di Cottone, within Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (the province of Catania, Sicily), is a beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (121°). 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.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 94 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 67 | 70 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 80 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 82 | 28°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 68 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 74 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia Marina di Cottone
Spiaggia Marina di Cottone is located in the municipality of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, in the province of Catania, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.77857, 15.23111.
As the crow flies: 2.6 km from the centre of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, 33 km from the provincial capital Catania.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Marina di Cottone
With the coast facing southeast (121°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia Marina di Cottone
Can you swim at Spiaggia Marina di Cottone today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Marina di Cottone is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 27 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 Marina di Cottone?
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (CT), Sicily, 33 km as the crow flies from Catania.
Which wind is Spiaggia Marina di Cottone sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Marina di Cottone?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).