Is Arenas Biancas
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Is Arenas Biancas, within Teulada (the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces southwest (225°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 87 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 83 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 82 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Is Arenas Biancas
Is Arenas Biancas is located in the municipality of Teulada, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 38.95671, 8.61432.
14 km as the crow flies from the centre of Teulada and 24 km from Carbonia, the provincial capital.
Is Arenas Biancas is part of: Costa del Sud.
Winds and shelter at Is Arenas Biancas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (225°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Teulada beach (6.5 km), facing southeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Teulada beach (6.5 km): it faces southeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Is Arenas Biancas
Can you swim at Is Arenas Biancas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Is Arenas Biancas is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 m, wind 12 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 Is Arenas Biancas?
Teulada (CI), Sardinia, 24 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Is Arenas Biancas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Is Arenas Biancas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Is Arenas Biancas or Teulada beach?
Is Arenas Biancas: it faces southwest and the Levante blows from inland. Teulada beach (6.5 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.