Cala Francese
39.745° N, 9.674° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Cala Francese is a sandy beach in the municipality of Gairo, in the province of Ogliastra (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing east (85°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 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 Francese
Cala Francese is located in the municipality of Gairo, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.74466, 9.67402.
19 km as the crow flies from Lanusei, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Francese
With the coast facing east (85°), 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 Francese
Can you swim at Cala Francese today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Francese 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 Francese?
Gairo (OG), Sardinia, 19 km as the crow flies from Lanusei.
Which wind is Cala Francese sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala Francese sandy or rocky?
Cala Francese is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Francese?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).