Caletta di Geniò
39.096° N, 8.282° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Caletta di Geniò is a beach in the municipality of Carloforte, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing south (181°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 64 | 73 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 64 | 58 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 43 | 25°C |
Where is Caletta di Geniò
Caletta di Geniò is located in the municipality of Carloforte, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.09646, 8.28220.
5.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Carloforte and 23 km from Carbonia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Caletta di Geniò
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (181°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Caletta di Geniò
Can you swim at Caletta di Geniò today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Caletta di Geniò is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 24°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 di Geniò?
Carloforte (CI), Sardinia, 23 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Caletta di Geniò sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Caletta di Geniò?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).