Spiaggia Forgia
38.058° N, 13.019° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Forgia is a beach in the municipality of Balestrate, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (331°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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 | 46 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 55 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 68 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 69 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Forgia
Spiaggia Forgia is located in the municipality of Balestrate, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.05825, 13.01893.
As the crow flies: 1.5 km from the centre of Balestrate, 30 km from the provincial capital Palermo.
Spiaggia Forgia is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Forgia
With the coast facing northwest (331°), 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 | 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 Spiaggia Forgia
Can you swim at Spiaggia Forgia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Forgia is 46/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 23°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 Forgia?
Balestrate (PA), Sicily, 30 km as the crow flies from Palermo.
Which wind is Spiaggia Forgia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Forgia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).