Spiaggia di Balestrate
38.044° N, 12.987° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Balestrate, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Spiaggia di Balestrate is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (331°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 46 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 46 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 91 | 26°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Balestrate
Spiaggia di Balestrate is located in the municipality of Balestrate, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.04367, 12.98703.
As the crow flies: 1.8 km from the centre of Balestrate, 33 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
Spiaggia di Balestrate is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Balestrate
With the coast facing northwest (331°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 di Balestrate
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Balestrate today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Balestrate is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°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 di Balestrate?
Balestrate (PA), Sicily, 33 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Balestrate sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Balestrate?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).