Porto Columbu
39.024° N, 9.027° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Porto Columbu, within Sarroch (the province of Cagliari, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (108°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 67 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 83 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 73 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 65 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 31 | 34 | 22°C |
Where is Porto Columbu
Porto Columbu is located in the municipality of Sarroch, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.02446, 9.02698.
As the crow flies: 4.8 km from the centre of Sarroch, 23 km from the provincial capital Cagliari.
Winds and shelter at Porto Columbu
With the coast facing east (108°), 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 Porto Columbu
Can you swim at Porto Columbu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Columbu is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 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 Porto Columbu?
Sarroch (CA), Sardinia, 23 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Porto Columbu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Porto Columbu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).