Portixeddu
39.010° N, 8.449° EPebble beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Sant'Antioco, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Portixeddu is a pebble beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: east (92°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 77 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 90 | 97 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 88 | 88 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 90 | 97 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 97 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 68 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 40 | 49 | 25°C |
Where is Portixeddu
Portixeddu is located in the municipality of Sant'Antioco, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.00953, 8.44910.
As the crow flies: 6.2 km from the centre of Sant'Antioco, 19 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Portixeddu
With the coast facing east (92°), 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 |
With the Ponente (W) Portixeddu is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Cala Sapone, 5.5 km away: that beach faces southwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Levante (E) Spiaggia di Cala Sapone, 5.5 km away, is the better choice: facing southwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Portixeddu
Can you swim at Portixeddu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Portixeddu is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 24°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 Portixeddu?
Sant'Antioco (CI), Sardinia, 19 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Portixeddu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Portixeddu sandy or rocky?
Portixeddu is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Portixeddu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Portixeddu or Spiaggia di Cala Sapone?
Portixeddu: it faces east and the Ponente blows from inland. Spiaggia di Cala Sapone (5.5 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.