Aspra beach
38.102° N, 13.489° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Aspra beach, within Bagheria (the province of Palermo, Sicily), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Aspra beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces north (338°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: good (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 64 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 55 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 72 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 91 | 26°C |
Where is Aspra beach
Aspra beach is located in the municipality of Bagheria, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.10186, 13.48949.
3.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Bagheria and 12 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Aspra beach
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 Aspra beach
Can you swim at Aspra beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Aspra beach 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 Aspra beach?
Bagheria (PA), Sicily, 12 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Aspra beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Aspra beach?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).