Sutta Mattè
36.800° N, 12.045° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
Sutta Mattè, within Pantelleria (the province of Trapani, Sicily), is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
The beach faces northeast (52°). It is most sheltered when the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 52 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 43 | 52 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 67 | 58 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 73 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 55 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 43 | 43 | 22°C |
Where is Sutta Mattè
Sutta Mattè is located in the municipality of Pantelleria, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 36.79970, 12.04465.
As the crow flies: 9.5 km from the centre of Pantelleria, 142 km from the provincial capital Trapani.
Winds and shelter at Sutta Mattè
With the coast facing northeast (52°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Libeccio (SW) Sutta Mattè is more sheltered than Cala di Nikà, 8.1 km away: that beach faces southwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) Cala di Nikà, 8.1 km away, is the better choice: facing southwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Sutta Mattè
Can you swim at Sutta Mattè today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sutta Mattè is 52/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 30 km/h, temperature 24°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 Sutta Mattè?
Pantelleria (TP), Sicily, 142 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Sutta Mattè sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Sutta Mattè?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Sutta Mattè or Cala di Nikà?
Sutta Mattè: it faces northeast and the Libeccio blows from inland. Cala di Nikà (8.1 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.