Cala Lunga
41.257° N, 9.425° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Cala Lunga is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (66°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 71 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 68 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 91 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 82 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 71 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 23°C |
Where is Cala Lunga
Cala Lunga is located in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.25742, 9.42481.
5.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of La Maddalena and 38 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Cala Lunga is part of: La Maddalena Archipelago.
Winds and shelter at Cala Lunga
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (66°): 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 |
When the Ponente (W) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia del morto (2.0 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Levante (E) it's better to move to Spiaggia del morto (2.0 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Cala Lunga
Can you swim at Cala Lunga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Lunga is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 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 Lunga?
La Maddalena (OT), Sardinia, 38 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala Lunga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Cala Lunga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Cala Lunga or Spiaggia del morto?
Cala Lunga: it faces northeast and the Ponente blows from inland. Spiaggia del morto (2.0 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.