Is Benas
40.051° N, 8.454° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Is Benas, within San Vero Milis (the province of Oristano, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces north (338°). It is most sheltered when the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 79 | 67 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 86 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 75 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 85 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Is Benas
Is Benas is located in the municipality of San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.05101, 8.45421.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of San Vero Milis, 20 km from the provincial capital Oristano.
Winds and shelter at Is Benas
With the coast facing north (338°), 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 Ostro (S) Is Benas is more sheltered than Putzu Idu, 4.7 km away: that beach faces southwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) Putzu Idu, 4.7 km away, is the better choice: facing southwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Is Benas
Can you swim at Is Benas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Is Benas is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 25°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 Benas?
San Vero Milis (OR), Sardinia, 20 km as the crow flies from Oristano.
Which wind is Is Benas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Is Benas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: Is Benas or Putzu Idu?
Is Benas: it faces north and the Ostro blows from inland. Putzu Idu (4.7 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.