Santa Lucia beach
38.032° N, 14.004° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Santa Lucia beach, within Cefalù (the province of Palermo, Sicily), is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Santa Lucia beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces north (343°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 58 | 43 | 21°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 | 25°C |
Where is Santa Lucia beach
Santa Lucia beach is located in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.03223, 14.00435.
1.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cefalù and 58 km from Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Santa Lucia beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (343°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Santa Lucia beach
Can you swim at Santa Lucia beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Santa Lucia beach is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 21°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 Santa Lucia beach?
Cefalù (PA), Sicily, 58 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Santa Lucia beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Santa Lucia beach sandy or rocky?
Santa Lucia beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Santa Lucia beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).