Mare Morto
39.879° N, 8.441° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Mare Morto is a beach in the municipality of Cabras, in the province of Oristano (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing east (100°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 85 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 83 | 97 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 97 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 83 | 97 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 97 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 66 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 37 | 40 | 25°C |
Where is Mare Morto
Mare Morto is located in the municipality of Cabras, in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.87936, 8.44137.
9.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Cabras and 13 km from Oristano, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Mare Morto
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (100°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Ponente (W) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while I Gradini (1.1 km), facing southwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Levante (E) it's better to move to I Gradini (1.1 km): it faces southwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Mare Morto
Can you swim at Mare Morto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Mare Morto is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 14 km/h, temperature 25°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 Mare Morto?
Cabras (OR), Sardinia, 13 km as the crow flies from Oristano.
Which wind is Mare Morto sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Mare Morto?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Mare Morto or I Gradini?
Mare Morto: it faces east and the Ponente blows from inland. I Gradini (1.1 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.