Spiaggia Puntalena
38.806° N, 15.240° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Spiaggia Puntalena is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (64°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 52 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 52 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 58 | 58 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 66 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 71 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 66 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia Puntalena
Spiaggia Puntalena is located in the municipality of Lipari, in the province of Messina, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.80583, 15.24013.
45 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lipari and 73 km from Messina, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Puntalena is part of: Aeolian Islands.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Puntalena
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (64°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia Puntalena
Can you swim at Spiaggia Puntalena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Puntalena is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Puntalena?
Lipari (ME), Sicily, 73 km as the crow flies from Messina.
Which wind is Spiaggia Puntalena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Puntalena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).