Capocchia du Purpu
41.232° N, 9.447° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Capocchia du Purpu is a sandy beach in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (300°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
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 | 76 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 76 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 80 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 75 | 70 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 82 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Capocchia du Purpu
Capocchia du Purpu is located in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.23211, 9.44682.
As the crow flies: 4.1 km from the centre of La Maddalena, 35 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Capocchia du Purpu is part of: La Maddalena Archipelago.
Winds and shelter at Capocchia du Purpu
With the coast facing northwest (300°), 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 Sirocco (SE) Capocchia du Purpu is more sheltered than Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras, 1.2 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras, 1.2 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Capocchia du Purpu
Can you swim at Capocchia du Purpu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Capocchia du Purpu 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 Capocchia du Purpu?
La Maddalena (OT), Sardinia, 35 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Capocchia du Purpu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Capocchia du Purpu sandy or rocky?
Capocchia du Purpu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Capocchia du Purpu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Capocchia du Purpu or Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras?
Capocchia du Purpu: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras (1.2 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.