La Sciumara
41.183° N, 9.374° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), La Sciumara is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (35°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 71 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 68 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is La Sciumara
La Sciumara is located in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.18321, 9.37358.
0.7 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palau and 31 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at La Sciumara
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (35°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 |
When the Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Tegge (3.3 km), facing southwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Tegge (3.3 km): it faces southwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about La Sciumara
Can you swim at La Sciumara today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Sciumara is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°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 Sciumara?
Palau (OT), Sardinia, 31 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is La Sciumara sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is La Sciumara sandy or rocky?
La Sciumara is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at La Sciumara?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: La Sciumara or Spiaggia di Tegge?
La Sciumara: it faces northeast and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia di Tegge (3.3 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.