Cala Bacu Praidas
39.755° N, 9.673° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
Cala Bacu Praidas is a pebble beach in the municipality of Cardedu, in the province of Ogliastra (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing east (77°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 48 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 68 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 86 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 80 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 67 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 62 | 22°C |
Where is Cala Bacu Praidas
Cala Bacu Praidas is located in the municipality of Cardedu, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.75519, 9.67293.
6.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cardedu and 18 km from Lanusei, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Bacu Praidas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (77°): 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 | 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 |
Questions about Cala Bacu Praidas
Can you swim at Cala Bacu Praidas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Bacu Praidas is 48/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 25°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 Cala Bacu Praidas?
Cardedu (OG), Sardinia, 18 km as the crow flies from Lanusei.
Which wind is Cala Bacu Praidas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala Bacu Praidas sandy or rocky?
Cala Bacu Praidas is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Bacu Praidas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).