Cala Biriala
40.148° N, 9.653° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Cala Biriala, within Baunei (the province of Ogliastra, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (68°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) 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 | 52 | 55 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 71 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 86 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 55 | 22°C |
Where is Cala Biriala
Cala Biriala is located in the municipality of Baunei, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.14804, 9.65268.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of Baunei, 25 km from the provincial capital Tortolì.
Cala Biriala is part of: Gulf of Orosei.
Winds and shelter at Cala Biriala
With the coast facing east (68°), 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 |
Questions about Cala Biriala
Can you swim at Cala Biriala today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Biriala is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 16 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 Cala Biriala?
Baunei (OG), Sardinia, 25 km as the crow flies from Tortolì.
Which wind is Cala Biriala sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Cala Biriala?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).