Porto di Masua
39.333° N, 8.420° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Iglesias, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Porto di Masua is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: southwest (225°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW), Ostro (S) or Ponente (W) 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 | 61 | 68 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 87 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 81 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Porto di Masua
Porto di Masua is located in the municipality of Iglesias, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.33333, 8.41967.
10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Iglesias, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Porto di Masua
With the coast facing southwest (225°), 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Porto di Masua
Can you swim at Porto di Masua today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto di Masua is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 24°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 di Masua?
Iglesias (CI), Sardinia.
Which wind is Porto di Masua sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE); exposed with the Libeccio (SW), Ostro (S) or Ponente (W).
Is Porto di Masua sandy or rocky?
Porto di Masua is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto di Masua?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).