Martogna beach
38.038° N, 12.538° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Martogna beach is a beach in the municipality of Erice, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Martogna beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northwest (310°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 55 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 81 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 80 | 73 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 73 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 61 | 26°C |
Where is Martogna beach
Martogna beach is located in the municipality of Erice, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.03802, 12.53803.
As the crow flies: 4.3 km from the centre of Erice, 3.0 km from the provincial capital Trapani.
Winds and shelter at Martogna beach
With the coast facing northwest (310°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Martogna beach
Can you swim at Martogna beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Martogna beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 22 km/h, temperature 23°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 Martogna beach?
Erice (TP), Sicily, 3.0 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Martogna beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Martogna beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).