Cala degli Inglesi
41.182° N, 9.459° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Cala degli Inglesi is a beach in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southwest (235°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 85 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 85 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 82 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 75 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 91 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Cala degli Inglesi
Cala degli Inglesi is located in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.18215, 9.45941.
5.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of La Maddalena and 29 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Cala degli Inglesi is part of: La Maddalena Archipelago.
Winds and shelter at Cala degli Inglesi
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (235°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino (3.3 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino (3.3 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala degli Inglesi
Can you swim at Cala degli Inglesi today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala degli Inglesi is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala degli Inglesi?
La Maddalena (OT), Sardinia, 29 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala degli Inglesi sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Cala degli Inglesi?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Cala degli Inglesi or Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino?
Cala degli Inglesi: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino (3.3 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.