Cala Serena
41.227° N, 9.460° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Cala Serena is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (288°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 76 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 80 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 75 | 70 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 91 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Cala Serena
Cala Serena is located in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.22719, 9.46024.
As the crow flies: 4.8 km from the centre of La Maddalena, 34 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Cala Serena is part of: La Maddalena Archipelago.
Winds and shelter at Cala Serena
With the coast facing west (288°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Levante (E) Cala Serena is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Giardinelli, 1.9 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) Spiaggia di Giardinelli, 1.9 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala Serena
Can you swim at Cala Serena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Serena is 76/100 (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 Serena?
La Maddalena (OT), Sardinia, 34 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Cala Serena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Cala Serena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Cala Serena or Spiaggia di Giardinelli?
Cala Serena: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia di Giardinelli (1.9 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.