Doggie Beach
41.187° N, 9.456° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Doggie Beach is a beach in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (200°), 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. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 85 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 75 | 85 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 91 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 84 | 91 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Doggie Beach
Doggie Beach is located in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.18679, 9.45609.
As the crow flies: 5.1 km from the centre of La Maddalena, 30 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Doggie Beach is part of: La Maddalena Archipelago.
Winds and shelter at Doggie Beach
With the coast facing south (200°), 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 | 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 |
With the Gregale (NE) Doggie Beach is more sheltered than Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino, 3.2 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino, 3.2 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Doggie Beach
Can you swim at Doggie Beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Doggie Beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Doggie Beach?
La Maddalena (OT), Sardinia, 30 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Doggie Beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Doggie Beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Doggie Beach or Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino?
Doggie Beach: it faces south and the Gregale blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino (3.2 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.