Cala Matta 'e sa Figu
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Cala Matta 'e sa Figu is a sandy beach in the municipality of San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing southwest (232°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 83 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Cala Matta 'e sa Figu
Cala Matta 'e sa Figu is located in the municipality of San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.03134, 8.37900.
As the crow flies: 19 km from the centre of San Vero Milis, 23 km from the provincial capital Oristano.
Winds and shelter at Cala Matta 'e sa Figu
With the coast facing southwest (232°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Gregale (NE) Cala Matta 'e sa Figu is more sheltered than Su Pallosu, 3.0 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Su Pallosu, 3.0 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala Matta 'e sa Figu
Can you swim at Cala Matta 'e sa Figu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Matta 'e sa Figu is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 24°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 Matta 'e sa Figu?
San Vero Milis (OR), Sardinia, 23 km as the crow flies from Oristano.
Which wind is Cala Matta 'e sa Figu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Cala Matta 'e sa Figu sandy or rocky?
Cala Matta 'e sa Figu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Matta 'e sa Figu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Cala Matta 'e sa Figu or Su Pallosu?
Cala Matta 'e sa Figu: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Su Pallosu (3.0 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.