Ira
41.027° N, 9.533° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Ira is a beach in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northwest (318°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), 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 | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 87 | 91 | 27°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 80 | 73 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 88 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Ira
Ira is located in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.02665, 9.53253.
12 km as the crow flies from the centre of Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Ira
With the coast facing northwest (318°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Ira is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Portisco, 1.7 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia di Portisco, 1.7 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Ira
Can you swim at Ira today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Ira is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 24°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 Ira?
Olbia (OT), Sardinia.
Which wind is Ira sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at Ira?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Ira or Spiaggia di Portisco?
Ira: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia di Portisco (1.7 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.