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Punta delle Formiche

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The sea at Punta delle Formiche, in Pachino (Siracusa), updated several times a day.

Here you get wave height at the shore, wind, water temperature and UV for today and the next 3 days, hour by hour.

ForecastDetailsServices
FridayTodayTomorrowMonday
Sea state · 16 October
12:00Few waves
Wave0,22m
Wind7km/h
Water24°
Air24°
6:00Calm
9:00Calm
12:00Few waves
15:00Few waves
18:00Calm
Wave
0,14 m
0,14 m
0,22 m
0,35 m
0,19 m
Wind
4 km/h
3 km/h
7 km/h
19 km/h
18 km/h
Gusts
6 km/h
6 km/h
14 km/h
35 km/h
32 km/h
Weather
13°
15°
24°
25°
23°
Rain
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Water temp.24°

When to go

Calmest bands: 6:00, 9:00, 18:00 (calm sea).

The roughest are 12:00, 15:00.

How exposed it is

NESW
  • Beach: facing southwest
  • Wave direction: northeast
  • Wind direction: northwest (Mistral)

Satellite imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Offshore, waves of 0,70 m are forecast; 0,35 m reach the shore: 50% less, because the wave arrives at an angle, not head on.

Offshore0,70 m
-50%
At the shore0,35 m

Text generated from this beach's data (exposure, shelter, forecasts) and reviewed by the editors. How the calculation works (in Italian)


Frequently asked questions

What will the sea be like at Punta delle Formiche on 16 October?

On 16 October Punta delle Formiche has a sea with a few waves, 0,35 m wave at the shore.

Which winds is Punta delle Formiche sheltered from?

Punta delle Formiche faces southwest. The Gregale wind comes off the land and keeps the wave down, the Libeccio wind raises it.


Experiences and tours in Pachino›
FridayTodayTomorrowMonday
Wave height
0,35 m
at the shore
Few waves
Sheltered from waves
Trend through the day
1 m0,5069121518
Offshore 0,70 mAt the shore ~0,35 m
Wind
N
19 km/h
Light breeze · in the afternoon
DirectionLibeccio (SW)
Max gusts35 km/h
Uncomfortable wind
Weather
Clear
Air26°
Rain0%
Tide
7,5 cm3,750Low 11:00High 17:006912151821
Range ~7 cm
Water temp.
24°C
Ideal for swimming
UV
Peak 5 · Moderate
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Sun
Sunrise 07:07Sunset 18:2211h 15m of daylight
FridayTodayTomorrowMonday

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Forecasts do not replace the orders of the Harbour Master's Office.

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