Cala del Gallo
40.634° N, 8.176° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Cala del Gallo, within Alghero (the province of Sassari, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces northwest (319°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 76 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 73 | 24°C |
Where is Cala del Gallo
Cala del Gallo is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.63401, 8.17588.
14 km as the crow flies from the centre of Alghero and 34 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala del Gallo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (319°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Mugoni (2.7 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Spiaggia Mugoni (2.7 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala del Gallo
Can you swim at Cala del Gallo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala del Gallo is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 25°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 del Gallo?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 34 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala del Gallo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
With the Sirocco: Cala del Gallo or Spiaggia Mugoni?
Cala del Gallo: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Mugoni (2.7 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.