Cala Grottazza
38.140° N, 12.783° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Cala Grottazza is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (60°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 40 | 46 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 52 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 65 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 85 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 72 | 25°C |
Where is Cala Grottazza
Cala Grottazza is located in the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.13953, 12.78338.
As the crow flies: 5.6 km from the centre of San Vito Lo Capo, 27 km from the provincial capital Trapani.
Cala Grottazza is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Cala Grottazza
With the coast facing northeast (60°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Ponente (W) Cala Grottazza is more sheltered than Cala Bue Marino, 4.0 km away: that beach faces west and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Levante (E) Cala Bue Marino, 4.0 km away, is the better choice: facing west, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala Grottazza
Can you swim at Cala Grottazza today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Grottazza is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 21 km/h, temperature 23°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala Grottazza?
San Vito Lo Capo (TP), Sicily, 27 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Cala Grottazza sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
With the Ponente: Cala Grottazza or Cala Bue Marino?
Cala Grottazza: it faces northeast and the Ponente blows from inland. Cala Bue Marino (4.0 km) faces west and gets it from the sea.
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