Cortigliolo beach
38.070° N, 12.630° ERocky coast · facing northwest
About the beach
Cortigliolo beach is a rocky stretch of coast in the municipality of Valderice, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Cortigliolo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (335°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 46 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 55 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 65 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 70 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 81 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 73 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 82 | 26°C |
Where is Cortigliolo beach
Cortigliolo beach is located in the municipality of Valderice, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.07044, 12.63048.
As the crow flies: 3.7 km from the centre of Valderice, 12 km from the provincial capital Trapani.
Winds and shelter at Cortigliolo beach
With the coast facing northwest (335°), 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 Cortigliolo beach
Can you swim at Cortigliolo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cortigliolo beach is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 19 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 Cortigliolo beach?
Valderice (TP), Sicily, 12 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Cortigliolo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Cortigliolo beach sandy or rocky?
Cortigliolo beach is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Cortigliolo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).