Portu Cauli
39.332° N, 8.421° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Portu Cauli, within Iglesias (the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia), is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces southwest (228°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) 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. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 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 Portu Cauli
Portu Cauli is located in the municipality of Iglesias, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.33212, 8.42067.
It is 10.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Iglesias, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Portu Cauli
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (228°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| 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 Portu Cauli
Can you swim at Portu Cauli today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Portu Cauli 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 Portu Cauli?
Iglesias (CI), Sardinia.
Which wind is Portu Cauli sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Portu Cauli sandy or rocky?
Portu Cauli is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Portu Cauli?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).