Spiaggia di Cefalù
38.037° N, 14.017° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Spiaggia di Cefalù is a sandy beach in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (339°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 52 | 21°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 71 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 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 di Cefalù
Spiaggia di Cefalù is located in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.03654, 14.01703.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Cefalù, 59 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Cefalù
With the coast facing north (339°), 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 Cefalù
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Cefalù today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Cefalù 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 di Cefalù?
Cefalù (PA), Sicily, 59 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Cefalù sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia di Cefalù sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Cefalù is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Cefalù?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).