Spiaggia di Siracusa has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
locals call it Scirocco (SE), Ostro (S), Libeccio (SW)
Direction
Character
synoptic
Strength
Dominant direction
S, SE, SW
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan35
- Feb41
- Mar54
- Apr48
- May34
- Jun21
- Jul16
- Aug19
- Sep43
- Oct25
- Nov42
- Dec34
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
- 10Jan16°
- 11Feb15°
- 11Mar16°
- 11Apr17°
- 10May19°
- 9Jun24°
- 9Jul28°
- 9Aug29°
- 11Sep27°
- 9Oct24°
- 11Nov21°
- 10Dec18°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35% | 10.3 kt | WSW | 11.8°C | 16.2°C |
| Feb | 41% | 10.8 kt | NW | 12.1°C | 15.2°C |
| Mar | 54% | 11.4 kt | W | 13.6°C | 15.5°C |
| Apr | 48% | 11.2 kt | WNW | 16.1°C | 17°C |
| May | 34% | 10 kt | N | 19.5°C | 19.2°C |
| Jun | 21% | 9.1 kt | NNE | 25.5°C | 23.8°C |
| Jul | 16% | 9.2 kt | NE | 29.1°C | 27.7°C |
| Aug | 19% | 9 kt | NE | 28.1°C | 28.5°C |
| Sep | 43% | 10.8 kt | S | 25°C | 26.9°C |
| Oct | 25% | 8.8 kt | SSW | 21.9°C | 24.4°C |
| Nov | 42% | 10.8 kt | W | 17.4°C | 21.4°C |
| Dec | 34% | 9.6 kt | SW | 14°C | 18.2°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
flat
Temperature
Summer peaks around 27°C in August, 25.8°C in July (monthly Ionian averages)
Winter ~14.8°C average in February, the coldest month (min ~13.6°C)
Wetsuit
boardshorts or shorty comfortable June-October, when the sea holds above 20°C; a 4/3mm or thicker suit is advisable December-March with water around 15°C
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch: small
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Launch
A narrow urban strip along the Porto Grande shoreline, with the walled old town of Ortigia across the water. Which quay, slipway or piece of beach riders actually use is unconfirmed.
Space
small
Rider tips
- Ride here only if you can self-rescue: the gusts come off the buildings, not off open water.
- Wear neoprene shoes; the launch is an urban shoreline, not a sand beach.
- Walk the quay and mark the pontoons and moored boats before you pump.
- Check with a local school whether launching inside Porto Grande is currently allowed.
- Wait for the south to southwest arc; nothing else is documented working in this harbour.
Getting there
Route
Syracuse has its own railway station, on Sicily's southeastern coast; the city is Sicily's fourth most populous, after Palermo, Catania and Messina.
No-wind days
Ortigia, Syracuse's UNESCO-listed historic island old town, sits directly across the harbour.
Photos
FAQ
Is Siracusa's harbour beach suitable for beginners?
No, gusty wind and harbour pontoons make it unsuitable for beginners despite the flat water.
What is the wind like?
The spot works with S, SE and SW wind, mainly Scirocco and Libeccio, both synoptic winds rather than a daily thermal.
What hazards should riders know about?
Hazards include gusty wind, harbour pontoons and other urban obstacles around the small launch.
Last updated: August 2026