Punta Molara
40.856° N, 9.686° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
Punta Molara is a beach in the municipality of San Teodoro, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (16°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 67 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 67 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 91 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 67 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Punta Molara
Punta Molara is located in the municipality of San Teodoro, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.85607, 9.68633.
As the crow flies: 9.5 km from the centre of San Teodoro, 17 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Winds and shelter at Punta Molara
With the coast facing north (16°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Ostro (S) Punta Molara is more sheltered than Cala Brandinchi, 2.3 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) Cala Brandinchi, 2.3 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Punta Molara
Can you swim at Punta Molara today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Molara is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 23°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 Punta Molara?
San Teodoro (OT), Sardinia, 17 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Punta Molara sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Punta Molara?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ostro: Punta Molara or Cala Brandinchi?
Punta Molara: it faces north and the Ostro blows from inland. Cala Brandinchi (2.3 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.