Cala della Ghisciera
40.637° N, 8.183° EPebble beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Cala della Ghisciera is a pebble beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing northwest (317°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
Not reported: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 76 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 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 della Ghisciera
Cala della Ghisciera is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.63682, 8.18310.
14 km as the crow flies from the centre of Alghero and 33 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala della Ghisciera
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (317°): 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 (2.5 km), facing south, gets it from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) it's better to move to Spiaggia Mugoni (2.5 km): it faces south and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala della Ghisciera
Can you swim at Cala della Ghisciera today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala della Ghisciera 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 della Ghisciera?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 33 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala della Ghisciera sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Cala della Ghisciera sandy or rocky?
Cala della Ghisciera is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Cala della Ghisciera?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Cala della Ghisciera or Spiaggia Mugoni?
Cala della Ghisciera: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Mugoni (2.5 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.