Palmasera
40.280° N, 9.635° EPebble beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Palmasera is a pebble beach in the municipality of Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (116°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
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 | 55 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 71 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 85 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 82 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 81 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 60 | 58 | 22°C |
Where is Palmasera
Palmasera is located in the municipality of Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.28017, 9.63538.
As the crow flies: 4.2 km from the centre of Dorgali, 26 km from the provincial capital Nuoro.
Palmasera is part of: Gulf of Orosei.
Winds and shelter at Palmasera
With the coast facing southeast (116°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
Questions about Palmasera
Can you swim at Palmasera today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Palmasera is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 25°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Palmasera?
Dorgali (NU), Sardinia, 26 km as the crow flies from Nuoro.
Which wind is Palmasera sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Palmasera sandy or rocky?
Palmasera is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Palmasera?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).