Portu Maga
39.570° N, 8.460° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Portu Maga, within Arbus (the province of Medio Campidano, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces west (285°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 70 | 71 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 85 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 84 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 81 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 82 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 37 | 40 | 25°C |
Where is Portu Maga
Portu Maga is located in the municipality of Arbus, in the province of Medio Campidano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.56990, 8.46025.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of Arbus, 27 km from the provincial capital Villacidro.
Winds and shelter at Portu Maga
With the coast facing west (285°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Portu Maga
Can you swim at Portu Maga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Portu Maga is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 9 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 Maga?
Arbus (VS), Sardinia, 27 km as the crow flies from Villacidro.
Which wind is Portu Maga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Portu Maga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).