Putzu Idu
40.030° N, 8.406° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano (Sardinia), Putzu Idu is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: southwest (217°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) 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 excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 61 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 70 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Putzu Idu
Putzu Idu is located in the municipality of San Vero Milis, in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.02982, 8.40598.
As the crow flies: 16 km from the centre of San Vero Milis, 21 km from the provincial capital Oristano.
Winds and shelter at Putzu Idu
With the coast facing southwest (217°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Tramontane (N) Putzu Idu is more sheltered than Sa Marigosa, 1.5 km away: that beach faces north and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Sa Rocca Tunda, 1.7 km away, is the better choice: facing north, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Putzu Idu
Can you swim at Putzu Idu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Putzu Idu 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 Putzu Idu?
San Vero Milis (OR), Sardinia, 21 km as the crow flies from Oristano.
Which wind is Putzu Idu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Putzu Idu sandy or rocky?
Putzu Idu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Putzu Idu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Putzu Idu or Sa Marigosa?
Putzu Idu: it faces southwest and the Tramontane blows from inland. Sa Marigosa (1.5 km) faces north and gets it from the sea.