La Praiola
38.155° N, 13.081° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Terrasini, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), La Praiola is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (284°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 55 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 64 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 67 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 70 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 83 | 24°C |
Where is La Praiola
La Praiola is located in the municipality of Terrasini, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.15459, 13.08092.
As the crow flies: 0.2 km from the centre of Terrasini, 24 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
La Praiola is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at La Praiola
With the coast facing west (284°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about La Praiola
Can you swim at La Praiola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Praiola is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 22°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 La Praiola?
Terrasini (PA), Sicily, 24 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is La Praiola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).