Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata
41.080° N, 9.549° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (147°). 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. 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.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
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 | 88 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 100 | 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 - spiaggia il Pirata
Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata is located in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.07953, 9.54908.
As the crow flies: 14 km from the centre of Arzachena, 18 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata is part of: Costa Smeralda.
Winds and shelter at Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata
With the coast facing southeast (147°), 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 - spiaggia il Pirata
Can you swim at Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata 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 - spiaggia il Pirata?
Arzachena (OT), Sardinia, 18 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata sandy or rocky?
Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).