Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo
36.722° N, 14.916° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo is a sandy beach in the municipality of Ispica, in the province of Ragusa (Sicily), on the Strait of Sicily.
Facing southwest (211°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 76 | 76 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 74 | 76 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 61 | 69 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 70 | 21°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo
Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo is located in the municipality of Ispica, in the province of Ragusa, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.72178, 14.91554.
As the crow flies: 7.2 km from the centre of Ispica, 28 km from the provincial capital Ragusa.
Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo is part of: Hyblaean Coast.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo
With the coast facing southwest (211°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo
Can you swim at Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 25°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 Santa Maria del Focallo?
Ispica (RG), Sicily, 28 km as the crow flies from Ragusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Santa Maria del Focallo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).