La Punzesa
41.240° N, 9.195° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), La Punzesa is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: north (8°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 67 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 73 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 52 | 24°C |
Where is La Punzesa
La Punzesa is located in the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.23996, 9.19463.
As the crow flies: 0.5 km from the centre of Santa Teresa Gallura, 39 km from the provincial capital Tempio Pausania.
Winds and shelter at La Punzesa
With the coast facing north (8°), 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Libeccio (SW) La Punzesa is more sheltered than Santa Reparata, 2.6 km away: that beach faces west and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) Santa Reparata, 2.6 km away, is the better choice: facing west, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about La Punzesa
Can you swim at La Punzesa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Punzesa is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 8 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 Punzesa?
Santa Teresa Gallura (OT), Sardinia, 39 km as the crow flies from Tempio Pausania.
Which wind is La Punzesa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at La Punzesa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: La Punzesa or Santa Reparata?
La Punzesa: it faces north and the Libeccio blows from inland. Santa Reparata (2.6 km) faces west and gets it from the sea.