Spiaggia di Santa Margherita
38.125° N, 12.729° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Santa Margherita is a sandy beach in the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (304°), 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.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
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 | 64 | 55 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 67 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 70 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 81 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 64 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Santa Margherita
Spiaggia di Santa Margherita is located in the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.12542, 12.72884.
As the crow flies: 5.2 km from the centre of San Vito Lo Capo, 22 km from the provincial capital Trapani.
Spiaggia di Santa Margherita is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Santa Margherita
With the coast facing northwest (304°), 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 Santa Margherita
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Santa Margherita today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Santa Margherita is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 19 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 Santa Margherita?
San Vito Lo Capo (TP), Sicily, 22 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Santa Margherita sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia di Santa Margherita sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Santa Margherita is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Santa Margherita?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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