La Pitrizza
41.108° N, 9.453° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
La Pitrizza is a sandy beach in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (290°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
Not reported: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 86 | 28°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 73 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 97 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is La Pitrizza
La Pitrizza is located in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.10839, 9.45252.
6.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Arzachena and 21 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
La Pitrizza is part of: Costa Smeralda.
Winds and shelter at La Pitrizza
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (290°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Cannigione (1.1 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Cannigione (1.1 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about La Pitrizza
Can you swim at La Pitrizza today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Pitrizza is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 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 La Pitrizza?
Arzachena (OT), Sardinia, 21 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is La Pitrizza sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is La Pitrizza sandy or rocky?
La Pitrizza is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at La Pitrizza?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: La Pitrizza or Spiaggia di Cannigione?
La Pitrizza: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia di Cannigione (1.1 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.