Cala Girgolu
40.853° N, 9.666° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Cala Girgolu is a sandy beach in the municipality of San Teodoro, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (0°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) 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 | 67 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 67 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 91 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Cala Girgolu
Cala Girgolu is located in the municipality of San Teodoro, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.85279, 9.66644.
9.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of San Teodoro and 16 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Girgolu
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (0°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Ostro (S) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Cala Brandinchi (2.6 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Cala Brandinchi (2.6 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala Girgolu
Can you swim at Cala Girgolu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Girgolu is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 23°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 Girgolu?
San Teodoro (OT), Sardinia, 16 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala Girgolu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Cala Girgolu sandy or rocky?
Cala Girgolu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Girgolu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: Cala Girgolu or Cala Brandinchi?
Cala Girgolu: it faces north and the Ostro blows from inland. Cala Brandinchi (2.6 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.