Cala Murtas
39.524° N, 9.635° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Cala Murtas, within Villaputzu (the province of Cagliari, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (100°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 69 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 75 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 72 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 64 | 48 | 21°C |
Where is Cala Murtas
Cala Murtas is located in the municipality of Villaputzu, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.52358, 9.63503.
11 km as the crow flies from the centre of Villaputzu and 56 km from Cagliari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala Murtas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (100°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Cala Murtas
Can you swim at Cala Murtas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Murtas is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.3 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 25°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala Murtas?
Villaputzu (CA), Sardinia, 56 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Cala Murtas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Cala Murtas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).