Is Arutas
39.952° N, 8.401° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Cabras, in the province of Oristano (Sardinia), Is Arutas is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: west (268°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 83 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 74 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 84 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Is Arutas
Is Arutas is located in the municipality of Cabras, in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.95150, 8.40131.
11 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cabras and 17 km from Oristano, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Is Arutas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (268°): 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 |
Questions about Is Arutas
Can you swim at Is Arutas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Is Arutas is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 14 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 Arutas?
Cabras (OR), Sardinia, 17 km as the crow flies from Oristano.
Which wind is Is Arutas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Is Arutas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).