Porto Paglia
39.268° N, 8.423° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Porto Paglia, within Gonnesa (the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia), is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces northwest (314°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Porto Paglia
Porto Paglia is located in the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.26760, 8.42328.
4.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gonnesa and 11 km from Iglesias, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Porto Paglia
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (314°): 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 Porto Paglia
Can you swim at Porto Paglia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Paglia is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 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 Paglia?
Gonnesa (CI), Sardinia, 11 km as the crow flies from Iglesias.
Which wind is Porto Paglia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Porto Paglia sandy or rocky?
Porto Paglia is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto Paglia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).