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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 · 19 October
12:00Choppy
Wave0,47m
Wind18km/h
Water24°
Air24°
6:00Calm
9:00Few waves
12:00Choppy
15:00Choppy
18:00Choppy
Wave
0,11 m
0,27 m
0,47 m
0,57 m
0,59 m
Wind
10 km/h
14 km/h
18 km/h
17 km/h
15 km/h
Gusts
18 km/h
24 km/h
33 km/h
32 km/h
29 km/h
Weather
22°
23°
24°
23°
22°
Rain
30%
27%
21%
18%
21%
Water temp.24°

When to go

Calmest band: 6:00 (calm sea).

The roughest are 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00.

How exposed it is

NESW
  • Beach: facing southwest
  • Wave direction: southeast
  • Wind direction: east-southeast (Sirocco)

Satellite imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Offshore, waves of 1,10 m are forecast; 0,59 m reach the shore: 46% less, because the wave arrives at an angle, not head on.

Offshore1,10 m
-46%
At the shore0,59 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 19 October?

On 19 October Punta delle Formiche has a slightly choppy sea, 0,59 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
0,59 m
at the shore
Choppy
Sheltered from waves
Trend through the day
1,5 m0,75069121518
Offshore 1,10 mAt the shore ~0,59 m
Wind
N
18 km/h
Light breeze · around midday
DirectionSirocco (SE)
Max gusts33 km/h
Uncomfortable wind
Weather
Overcast
Air24°
Rain30%
Tide
10 cm50High 11:00Low 18:006912151821
Range ~9 cm
Water temp.
24°C
Ideal for swimming
UV
Peak 4 · Moderate
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Sun
Sunrise 07:10Sunset 18:1811h 08m of daylight
FridayTodayTomorrowMonday

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

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