Šonik
45.731° N, 13.685° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Šonik is a beach in the municipality of Trieste, in the province of Trieste (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), on the Adriatic Sea.
Facing southwest (227°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 91 | 94 | 19°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 76 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 76 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 94 | 20°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 87 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 85 | 79 | 21°C |
Where is Šonik
Šonik is located in the municipality of Trieste, in the province of Trieste, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Coordinates: 45.73080, 13.68460.
12 km as the crow flies from the centre of Trieste, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Šonik
With the coast facing southwest (227°), 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 |
Questions about Šonik
Can you swim at Šonik today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Šonik is 94/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 19°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Šonik?
Trieste (TS), Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Which wind is Šonik sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Šonik?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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