Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio
38.040° N, 14.020° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio is a sandy beach in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (352°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated good.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 43 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 43 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 71 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 65 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 97 | 88 | 26°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio
Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio is located in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.04001, 14.01954.
0.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cefalù and 59 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (352°): 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 del Porto Vecchio
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 22°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 Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio?
Cefalù (PA), Sicily, 59 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).