Cala Spinosa
40.580° N, 8.246° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Cala Spinosa is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: southeast (149°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
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 Spinosa
Cala Spinosa is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.57968, 8.24586.
As the crow flies: 6.3 km from the centre of Alghero, 31 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Spinosa
With the coast facing southeast (149°), 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 Spinosa
Can you swim at Cala Spinosa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Spinosa 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 Spinosa?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 31 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala Spinosa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Cala Spinosa sandy or rocky?
Cala Spinosa is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Spinosa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).