Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 30.5 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 30.4 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 30.2 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 30.2 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 30.0 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.9 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.9 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 3 of 3 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 645 m
- 746 m
- 852 m
- 1.4 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~780 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Capo Milazzo, about ~1.2 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Milazzo, about ~4.1 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Cirucco, about ~870 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Riva Smeralda, about ~790 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Punta Testa D'Impiccato?
Thinking of swimming at Punta Testa D'Impiccato? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. You can park about ~780 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 3 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Milazzo — the closest town — sits about ~4.1 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Cirucco is the closest, about ~870 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Punta Testa D'Impiccato?
This one calls for caution — Punta Testa D'Impiccato's 2025 rating is Not classified. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
Is the sea warm at Punta Testa D'Impiccato today?
Checking in on Punta Testa D'Impiccato right now: the water is around 30°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Punta Testa D'Impiccato?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Punta Testa D'Impiccato isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Punta Testa D'Impiccato without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~780 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Capo Milazzo, about ~1.2 km away. The nearest town is Milazzo, about ~4.1 km away.