Cala 'e Luas
39.736° N, 9.674° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Gairo, in the province of Ogliastra (Sardinia), Cala 'e Luas is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: east (89°). 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 | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 68 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 86 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 80 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 72 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 50 | 22°C |
Where is Cala 'e Luas
Cala 'e Luas is located in the municipality of Gairo, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.73560, 9.67411.
20 km as the crow flies from Lanusei, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala 'e Luas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (89°): 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 'e Luas
Can you swim at Cala 'e Luas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala 'e Luas is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 25°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 'e Luas?
Gairo (OG), Sardinia, 20 km as the crow flies from Lanusei.
Which wind is Cala 'e Luas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala 'e Luas sandy or rocky?
Cala 'e Luas is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala 'e Luas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).