Foddini
39.790° N, 9.670° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Foddini is a beach in the municipality of Cardedu, in the province of Ogliastra (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing east (97°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), 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 | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 68 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 86 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 80 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 72 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 62 | 22°C |
Where is Foddini
Foddini is located in the municipality of Cardedu, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.79023, 9.67032.
As the crow flies: 4.0 km from the centre of Cardedu, 15 km from the provincial capital Lanusei.
Winds and shelter at Foddini
With the coast facing east (97°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Foddini
Can you swim at Foddini today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Foddini is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 25°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Foddini?
Cardedu (OG), Sardinia, 15 km as the crow flies from Lanusei.
Which wind is Foddini sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Foddini?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).