Cala Griecas
40.504° N, 8.350° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Cala Griecas is a beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing southwest (220°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 79 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 86 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 83 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 82 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 70 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 25°C |
Where is Cala Griecas
Cala Griecas is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.50361, 8.35024.
6.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Alghero and 30 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Griecas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (220°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Cala Griecas
Can you swim at Cala Griecas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Griecas is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 12 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 Griecas?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 30 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala Griecas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).