Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie
36.685° N, 15.139° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie, within Portopalo di Capo Passero (the province of Syracuse, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
The beach faces east (78°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 49 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 54 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 73 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 66 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 68 | 58 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 48 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie
Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie is located in the municipality of Portopalo di Capo Passero, in the province of Syracuse, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.68532, 15.13930.
0.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Portopalo di Capo Passero and 44 km from Siracusa, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (78°): 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 |
When the Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti (6.5 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) it's better to move to Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti (6.5 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie
Can you swim at Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie is 49/100 (To Avoid): waves 0.6 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 23°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 Scalo Mandrie?
Portopalo di Capo Passero (SR), Sicily, 44 km as the crow flies from Siracusa.
Which wind is Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie or Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti?
Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie: it faces east and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia Isola delle Correnti (6.5 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.