Spiaggia di San Cataldo
38.087° N, 13.077° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Terrasini, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Spiaggia di San Cataldo is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (290°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 52 | 55 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 70 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 69 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 83 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di San Cataldo
Spiaggia di San Cataldo is located in the municipality of Terrasini, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.08701, 13.07670.
As the crow flies: 7.3 km from the centre of Terrasini, 24 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
Spiaggia di San Cataldo is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di San Cataldo
With the coast facing west (290°), 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 Spiaggia di San Cataldo
Can you swim at Spiaggia di San Cataldo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di San Cataldo is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 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 Spiaggia di San Cataldo?
Terrasini (PA), Sicily, 24 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia di San Cataldo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di San Cataldo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).