Falconara beach
37.108° N, 14.046° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Butera, in the province of Caltanissetta (Sicily), Falconara beach is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
“Falconara beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: south (175°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 82 | 70 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 83 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 76 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 75 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 53 | 25°C |
Where is Falconara beach
Falconara beach is located in the municipality of Butera, in the province of Caltanissetta, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.10825, 14.04608.
As the crow flies: 15 km from the centre of Butera, 43 km from the provincial capital Caltanissetta.
Winds and shelter at Falconara beach
With the coast facing south (175°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Falconara beach
Can you swim at Falconara beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Falconara beach is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 25°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Falconara beach?
Butera (CL), Sicily, 43 km as the crow flies from Caltanissetta.
Which wind is Falconara beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Falconara beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).