Cala Greca
40.987° N, 9.652° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Golfo Aranci, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Cala Greca is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (153°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 76 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 89 | 82 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 100 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 73 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 68 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Cala Greca
Cala Greca is located in the municipality of Golfo Aranci, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.98721, 9.65211.
3.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Golfo Aranci and 14 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Greca
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (153°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Cala Greca
Can you swim at Cala Greca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Greca is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 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 Greca?
Golfo Aranci (OT), Sardinia, 14 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala Greca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Cala Greca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).