Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
38.096° N, 13.539° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Santa Flavia, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Spiaggia di Sant'Elia is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: east (94°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 46 | 46 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 46 | 55 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 75 | 85 | 22°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 82 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 88 | 26°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
Spiaggia di Sant'Elia is located in the municipality of Santa Flavia, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.09578, 13.53942.
As the crow flies: 2.0 km from the centre of Santa Flavia, 16 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
With the coast facing east (94°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Sant'Elia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Sant'Elia is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.3 m, wind 20 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 Spiaggia di Sant'Elia?
Santa Flavia (PA), Sicily, 16 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Sant'Elia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia di Sant'Elia sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Sant'Elia is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Sant'Elia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).