Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo
39.281° N, 8.432° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: west (290°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) 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 | 82 | 68 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 87 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 81 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo
Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo is located in the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.28079, 8.43183.
3.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gonnesa and 9.5 km from Iglesias, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (290°): 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 Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo
Can you swim at Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 25°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 Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo?
Gonnesa (CI), Sardinia, 9.5 km as the crow flies from Iglesias.
Which wind is Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo sandy or rocky?
Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Plag'e Mesu / Spiaggia di mezzo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).