Sferracavallo beach
38.205° N, 13.280° ERocky coast · facing northwest
About the beach
Sferracavallo beach, within Palermo (the province of Palermo, Sicily), is a rocky stretch of coast on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Sferracavallo beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (327°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Rocky seabed: water shoes help, and in calm seas it is good for snorkelling.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 46 | 22°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 55 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 60 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 58 | 67 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 82 | 26°C |
Where is Sferracavallo beach
Sferracavallo beach is located in the municipality of Palermo, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.20524, 13.28016.
It is 12 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palermo, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Sferracavallo beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (327°): 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 Sferracavallo beach
Can you swim at Sferracavallo beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sferracavallo beach is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 18 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 Sferracavallo beach?
Palermo (PA), Sicily.
Which wind is Sferracavallo beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Sferracavallo beach sandy or rocky?
Sferracavallo beach is a rocky stretch of coast.
How is the water quality at Sferracavallo beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).