Cala Sidoti beach
38.700° N, 13.155° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Ustica, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Cala Sidoti beach is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Cala Sidoti beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: west (255°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 55 | 61 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 61 | 73 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 68 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 67 | 67 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 77 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 79 | 23°C |
Where is Cala Sidoti beach
Cala Sidoti beach is located in the municipality of Ustica, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.70015, 13.15491.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Ustica and 68 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Sidoti beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (255°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Cala Sidoti beach
Can you swim at Cala Sidoti beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Sidoti beach is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 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 Cala Sidoti beach?
Ustica (PA), Sicily, 68 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Cala Sidoti beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Cala Sidoti beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).