Tonnarella
37.663° N, 12.557° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
In the municipality of Mazara del Vallo, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Tonnarella is a beach on the Strait of Sicily.
Orientation: south (190°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 52 | 58 | 26°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 79 | 27°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 58 | 55 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 46 | 43 | 25°C |
Where is Tonnarella
Tonnarella is located in the municipality of Mazara del Vallo, in the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Coordinates: 37.66315, 12.55732.
3.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Mazara del Vallo and 40 km from Trapani, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Tonnarella
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (190°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Tonnarella
Can you swim at Tonnarella today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Tonnarella is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 25°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 Tonnarella?
Mazara del Vallo (TP), Sicily, 40 km as the crow flies from Trapani.
Which wind is Tonnarella sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Tonnarella?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).