Poltu Paddha
41.122° N, 9.538° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Poltu Paddha is a sandy beach in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing east (76°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), 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 | 52 | 70 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 69 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 88 | 27°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 100 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 80 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 46 | 23°C |
Where is Poltu Paddha
Poltu Paddha is located in the municipality of Arzachena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.12192, 9.53762.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of Arzachena, 22 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Poltu Paddha is part of: Costa Smeralda.
Winds and shelter at Poltu Paddha
With the coast facing east (76°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Poltu Paddha
Can you swim at Poltu Paddha today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Poltu Paddha is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 23°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 Poltu Paddha?
Arzachena (OT), Sardinia, 22 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Poltu Paddha sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Poltu Paddha sandy or rocky?
Poltu Paddha is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Poltu Paddha?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).