Caletta
40.643° N, 8.188° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Caletta is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: northwest (296°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 76 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 83 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 64 | 24°C |
Where is Caletta
Caletta is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.64322, 8.18846.
As the crow flies: 14 km from the centre of Alghero, 33 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Caletta
With the coast facing northwest (296°), 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 |
Questions about Caletta
Can you swim at Caletta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caletta is 76/100 (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 Caletta?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 33 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Caletta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Caletta sandy or rocky?
Caletta is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Caletta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).