Sant'Ambrogio beach
38.018° N, 14.074° EPebble beach · facing north
About the beach
Sant'Ambrogio beach is a pebble beach in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Sant'Ambrogio beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing north (8°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 40 | 43 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 47 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 67 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 61 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 97 | 88 | 26°C |
Where is Sant'Ambrogio beach
Sant'Ambrogio beach is located in the municipality of Cefalù, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.01847, 14.07392.
As the crow flies: 4.7 km from the centre of Cefalù, 64 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
Winds and shelter at Sant'Ambrogio beach
With the coast facing north (8°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Sant'Ambrogio beach
Can you swim at Sant'Ambrogio beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sant'Ambrogio beach is 43/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 19 km/h, temperature 22°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 Sant'Ambrogio beach?
Cefalù (PA), Sicily, 64 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Sant'Ambrogio beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Sant'Ambrogio beach sandy or rocky?
Sant'Ambrogio beach is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Sant'Ambrogio beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).