Cala dei Tincsy
40.744° N, 9.714° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Budoni, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Cala dei Tincsy is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: east (77°). 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 | 82 | 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 Tincsy
Cala dei Tincsy is located in the municipality of Budoni, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.74383, 9.71447.
4.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Budoni and 27 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala dei Tincsy
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (77°): 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 dei Tincsy
Can you swim at Cala dei Tincsy today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala dei Tincsy 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 Tincsy?
Budoni (OT), Sardinia, 27 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala dei Tincsy sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala dei Tincsy sandy or rocky?
Cala dei Tincsy is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala dei Tincsy?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).