Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena
38.116° N, 12.719° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena is a sandy beach in the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (311°), 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 Seno dell'Arena
Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena is located in the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 38.11625, 12.71886.
6.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of San Vito Lo Capo and 21 km from Trapani, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena is part of: Gulf of Castellammare.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (311°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 Seno dell'Arena
Can you swim at Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena 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 Seno dell'Arena?
San Vito Lo Capo (TP), Sicily, 21 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Seno dell'Arena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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