Cala Monica
40.580° N, 8.246° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Cala Monica is a sandy beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing southeast (150°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), 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 | 73 | 79 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 97 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 74 | 55 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 58 | 25°C |
Where is Cala Monica
Cala Monica is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.58015, 8.24589.
As the crow flies: 6.3 km from the centre of Alghero, 31 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Monica
With the coast facing southeast (150°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Monica
Can you swim at Cala Monica today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Monica is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 10 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 Monica?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 31 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala Monica sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Cala Monica sandy or rocky?
Cala Monica is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Monica?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).