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Santa Maria has BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Santa Maria today
Santa Maria is a BeachFinder spot in IT-S, IT. Today, compare water temperature 30°C, wind 16 km/h · NW, uv 7.8, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
30°C
Wind
16 km/h · NW
UV
7.8
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 03:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 66/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 03:00 PM
Water temp
30°C
Air temp
32°C
Feels like
37°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
16 km/h · NW
Gust 31 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Santa Maria
Santa Maria extends along the Ionian coast of Sicily, about 15 kilometers south of Messina, in the strait separating the island from the mainland. This portion of the Sicilian coastline is characterized by a succession of small coves and beaches that follow the steep slopes of the Aspromonte. The shore, exposed to the currents of the strait, offers generally clear water but is subject to significant seasonal variations. The beach itself is part of a fragmented coastal landscape, bordered immediately by Grotticelle 1.1 kilometers to the north and by several small, unnamed beaches 1.5 and 1.6 kilometers to the south. Unlike the latter, often cluttered with rocks and remnants of old structures, Santa Maria benefits from a more open configuration, where fine sand gradually gives way to smooth pebbles towards the water. The atmosphere remains that of a neighborhood beach, frequented mainly by residents of nearby villages rather than organized tourism. The site has no formal infrastructure: no toilets, no designated parking, no supervision. Access is not adapted for people with reduced mobility. The beach has not obtained the Blue Flag label. Visitors must adapt to the natural conditions of the Sicilian coast and plan for their own provisions for a day of swimming.
About this spot
The name Santa Maria refers to the Virgin Mary, patron saint of many Sicilian coastal towns. This part of the Strait of Messina has been a crucial passage point between Sicily and Calabria since antiquity—Strabo and Pliny the Elder described its unpredictable currents. In the Middle Ages, coastal villages retreated inland to escape Barbary raids, explaining why the coastline remains sparsely populated. The beach itself long served as an informal landing point for local fishermen, a function it partially retains.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Santa Maria today?
30°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Santa Maria today?
16 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Santa Maria?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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