Capriccioli Est
41.079° N, 9.552° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Capriccioli Est is a sandy beach in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (159°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 82 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 91 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 84 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 44 | 46 | 23°C |
Where is Capriccioli Est
Capriccioli Est is located in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.07942, 9.55202.
As the crow flies: 14 km from the centre of Arzachena, 18 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Capriccioli Est is part of: Costa Smeralda.
Winds and shelter at Capriccioli Est
With the coast facing south (159°), 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 Capriccioli Est
Can you swim at Capriccioli Est today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Capriccioli Est is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 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 Capriccioli Est?
Arzachena (OT), Sardinia, 18 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Capriccioli Est sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Capriccioli Est sandy or rocky?
Capriccioli Est is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Capriccioli Est?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).