On the beach
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 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 30.2 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 29.9 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.4 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.2 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 3 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 17 |
| 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
- 2.9 km
- 4.2 km
- 6.0 km
- 6.7 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~60 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Palermo, about ~5.3 km away.
- 9 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Il Campanile d'oro, about ~250 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Villa D'Amato, about ~1.2 km away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~170 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 Via Messina Marine N.c.?
Via Messina Marine N.c. sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 ~80 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 3 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Palermo — the closest town — sits about ~5.3 km from here.
That “Poor” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Poor for 8 straight years. There are 9 places to eat within a kilometre — Il Campanile d'oro is the closest, about ~250 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Via Messina Marine N.c. safe right now?
This one calls for caution — Via Messina Marine N.c.'s 2025 rating is Poor. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
Is the sea warm at Via Messina Marine N.c. today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Via Messina Marine N.c. is around 30°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions.
What's the best month to visit Via Messina Marine N.c. for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Via Messina Marine N.c. doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Via Messina Marine N.c. without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~60 m from the beach. The nearest town is Palermo, about ~5.3 km away.