Cala Capra
41.168° N, 9.421° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Cala Capra is a sandy beach in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (61°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 49 | 71 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 68 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 91 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Cala Capra
Cala Capra is located in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.16840, 9.42062.
3.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palau and 28 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Capra
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (61°): 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 Capra
Can you swim at Cala Capra today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Capra is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala Capra?
Palau (OT), Sardinia, 28 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala Capra sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Cala Capra sandy or rocky?
Cala Capra is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Capra?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).