Cala Cartoe
40.325° N, 9.671° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Cala Cartoe is a beach in the municipality of Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (122°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 64 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 67 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 78 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 80 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 58 | 21°C |
Where is Cala Cartoe
Cala Cartoe is located in the municipality of Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.32458, 9.67136.
As the crow flies: 7.8 km from the centre of Dorgali, 29 km from the provincial capital Nuoro.
Cala Cartoe is part of: Gulf of Orosei.
Winds and shelter at Cala Cartoe
With the coast facing southeast (122°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Cala Cartoe
Can you swim at Cala Cartoe today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Cartoe is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 16 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 Cala Cartoe?
Dorgali (NU), Sardinia, 29 km as the crow flies from Nuoro.
Which wind is Cala Cartoe sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Cala Cartoe?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).