Lu Postu
41.102° N, 9.449° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Lu Postu is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: north (358°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 57 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 91 | 28°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Lu Postu
Lu Postu is located in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.10194, 9.44947.
As the crow flies: 5.7 km from the centre of Arzachena, 20 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Lu Postu is part of: Costa Smeralda.
Winds and shelter at Lu Postu
With the coast facing north (358°), 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 |
Questions about Lu Postu
Can you swim at Lu Postu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Lu Postu is 70/100 (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 Lu Postu?
Arzachena (OT), Sardinia, 20 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Lu Postu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Mistral (NW).
Is Lu Postu sandy or rocky?
Lu Postu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Lu Postu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).