Caletta di Paternella
38.116° N, 13.070° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Caletta di Paternella, within Terrasini (the province of Palermo, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces west (254°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 58 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 64 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 67 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
Where is Caletta di Paternella
Caletta di Paternella is located in the municipality of Terrasini, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.11628, 13.06993.
4.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Terrasini and 25 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Caletta di Paternella is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Caletta di Paternella
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (254°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
Questions about Caletta di Paternella
Can you swim at Caletta di Paternella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caletta di Paternella is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 23°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 Caletta di Paternella?
Terrasini (PA), Sicily, 25 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Caletta di Paternella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).