Lu Forrazzu
40.969° N, 8.206° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Stintino, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Lu Forrazzu is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: northwest (324°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) 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 | 61 | 85 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 79 | 78 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 73 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 43 | 46 | 24°C |
Where is Lu Forrazzu
Lu Forrazzu is located in the municipality of Stintino, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.96947, 8.20615.
As the crow flies: 3.7 km from the centre of Stintino, 41 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Lu Forrazzu
With the coast facing northwest (324°), 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 Sirocco (SE) Lu Forrazzu is more sheltered than Isola Piana beach, 1.4 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Isola Piana beach, 1.4 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Lu Forrazzu
Can you swim at Lu Forrazzu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lu Forrazzu is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 23°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Lu Forrazzu?
Stintino (SS), Sardinia, 41 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Lu Forrazzu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Lu Forrazzu sandy or rocky?
Lu Forrazzu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Lu Forrazzu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Lu Forrazzu or Isola Piana beach?
Lu Forrazzu: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Isola Piana beach (1.4 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.