Le Saline
40.907° N, 9.573° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Le Saline is a sandy beach in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing northeast (44°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 69 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 69 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 85 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 91 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 78 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Le Saline
Le Saline is located in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.90657, 9.57301.
It is 6.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Le Saline
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (44°): 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 |
Questions about Le Saline
Can you swim at Le Saline today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Le Saline is 69/100 (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 Le Saline?
Olbia (OT), Sardinia.
Which wind is Le Saline sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
Is Le Saline sandy or rocky?
Le Saline is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Le Saline?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).