Porto Palmas
40.749° N, 8.157° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Porto Palmas, within Sassari (the province of Sassari, Sardinia), is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces northwest (300°). 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 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 89 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 64 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 43 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Porto Palmas
Porto Palmas is located in the municipality of Sassari, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.74862, 8.15720.
It is 34 km as the crow flies from the centre of Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Porto Palmas
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (300°): 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 Palmas
Can you swim at Porto Palmas today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Porto Palmas is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 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 Palmas?
Sassari (SS), Sardinia.
Which wind is Porto Palmas sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Porto Palmas sandy or rocky?
Porto Palmas is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Porto Palmas?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).