Cala dei Francesi
40.746° N, 9.712° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Budoni, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Cala dei Francesi is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: east (68°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 55 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 66 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 83 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 89 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 80 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 61 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 55 | 23°C |
Where is Cala dei Francesi
Cala dei Francesi is located in the municipality of Budoni, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.74581, 9.71199.
As the crow flies: 4.4 km from the centre of Budoni, 26 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Winds and shelter at Cala dei Francesi
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 dei Francesi
Can you swim at Cala dei Francesi today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala dei Francesi is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.0 m, wind 14 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 dei Francesi?
Budoni (OT), Sardinia, 26 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala dei Francesi sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala dei Francesi sandy or rocky?
Cala dei Francesi is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala dei Francesi?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).