Spiaggia dei francesi
38.116° N, 13.508° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Bagheria, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Spiaggia dei francesi is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: north (338°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated good by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 61 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 52 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 72 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 64 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 91 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia dei francesi
Spiaggia dei francesi is located in the municipality of Bagheria, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.11632, 13.50763.
4.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Bagheria and 14 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia dei francesi
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (338°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia dei francesi
Can you swim at Spiaggia dei francesi today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia dei francesi is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 21°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 Spiaggia dei francesi?
Bagheria (PA), Sicily, 14 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia dei francesi sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia dei francesi?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).