Cala di Nikà
36.745° N, 11.985° ERocky coast · facing southwest
About the beach
Cala di Nikà, within Pantelleria (the province of Trapani, Sicily), is a rocky stretch of coast on the Strait of Sicily.
The beach faces southwest (229°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 52 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 52 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 70 | 70 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 70 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 88 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 64 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 22°C |
Where is Cala di Nikà
Cala di Nikà is located in the municipality of Pantelleria, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.74490, 11.98497.
As the crow flies: 10 km from the centre of Pantelleria, 149 km from the provincial capital Trapani.
Winds and shelter at Cala di Nikà
With the coast facing southwest (229°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Gregale (NE) Cala di Nikà is more sheltered than Sutta Mattè, 8.1 km away: that beach faces northeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Sutta Mattè, 8.1 km away, is the better choice: facing northeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala di Nikà
Can you swim at Cala di Nikà today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala di Nikà is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.4 m, wind 30 km/h, temperature 24°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala di Nikà?
Pantelleria (TP), Sicily, 149 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Cala di Nikà sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Cala di Nikà sandy or rocky?
Cala di Nikà is a rocky stretch of coast.
With the Gregale: Cala di Nikà or Sutta Mattè?
Cala di Nikà: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Sutta Mattè (8.1 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.