Punta Negra
40.594° N, 8.276° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Punta Negra is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: southeast (152°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated good by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 79 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 97 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 74 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 58 | 25°C |
Where is Punta Negra
Punta Negra is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.59370, 8.27643.
5.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Alghero and 28 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Punta Negra
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (152°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Punta Negra
Can you swim at Punta Negra today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Negra is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4 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 Punta Negra?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 28 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Punta Negra sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Punta Negra sandy or rocky?
Punta Negra is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Punta Negra?
Good (EEA classification, 2025 season).