Surf spot

Playa (Sicily)

Forecast conditions and map view for Playa (Sicily) in Italy, Sicily. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Italy, Sicily
Coordinates: 37.4694, 15.0854

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	E	E	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	3.3	3.3	3.3	2.6	2.9	2.9	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	3.3	3.8	4.1	4	3.9	3.6	3.4	3.6	3.9	3.9	3.8	3.5	3.3	3.8	3.2	2.5	2.8	3.2	3.5	3.9	4.1	4.7	4.3	2.8	2.8	3.1	4.3	4.2	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.8	5	5	5.2	5.2	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.6
Wave energy (kJ)	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	1	2	1	3	5	8	12	14	15	15	18	21	22	21	18	16	13	10	8
Wind speed (km/h)	9.9	5.3	3.4	8.9	24.1	14.7	10.4	14.3	4.4	10.1	6.4	19.1	18.7	14.5	12.8	9.1	5.6	8.6	17.4	16.8	12.1	12.1	15	11.5	4.7	2.3	17.8	14.9	5.4	19.6	10.2	6.2	2.3	4	33.9	43.5	30.5	23.8	12.9	6.1	4.6	13	17.1	24.9	27.1	20.9	17	7.1	7.6	8.3	7	4.6	7.9	14.8	6.9	1.5
Wind direction	WSWCross-off	WNWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SSECross-off	ENECross-on	ESECross-off	SECross-off	ENECross-on	EGlassy	NECross-on	ESECross-off	ENECross-on	ECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	SECross-off	SGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	SEGlassy	NGlassy	NECross-on	ENEBlown out	ENECross-on	ECross	ESECross-off	SSEOffshore	NEGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	WCross	WCross	WNWCross	SWGlassy	SSEOffshore	ESECross	ECross	WSWGlassy

Playa (Sicily) is a beach break on the southern side of Sicily, Italy, best known as a relatively mellow, local surf option rather than a world-class destination. It’s typically exposed to Mediterranean swell, so wave quality and consistency can be quite variable, but when conditions line up it can offer fun, rideable beach-break waves.

What to expect

Wave type: Beach break, usually soft to moderate
Best conditions: Smaller to mid-sized swell with light wind
Skill level: Best for beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on the day
Crowds: Can be light to moderate, especially compared with mainland or more famous European surf spots
Bottom: Sandy, which makes it more forgiving for learners

Surf character

Playa tends to be a seasonal and weather-dependent spot. Like many Mediterranean beaches, it works best when a storm system or strong wind pulse brings in surf. On good days, it can produce clean, playful waves suitable for longboarding or relaxed shortboarding.

Other notes

Conditions can change quickly due to local wind shifts
Water is generally milder than Atlantic surf zones, but a wetsuit may still be needed in cooler months
It’s more of a fun regional wave than a reliable high-performance surf destination