Monti Russu
41.149° N, 9.123° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Monti Russu is a sandy beach in the municipality of Aglientu, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing northwest (305°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 81 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 70 | 73 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 78 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 61 | 25°C |
Where is Monti Russu
Monti Russu is located in the municipality of Aglientu, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.14883, 9.12314.
7.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Aglientu and 28 km from Tempio Pausania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Monti Russu
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (305°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Monti Russu
Can you swim at Monti Russu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Monti Russu is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 9 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 Monti Russu?
Aglientu (OT), Sardinia, 28 km as the crow flies from Tempio Pausania.
Which wind is Monti Russu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Monti Russu sandy or rocky?
Monti Russu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Monti Russu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).