Rena Bianca
41.047° N, 9.524° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Rena Bianca, within Olbia (the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (101°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 100 | 28°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 80 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 84 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 56 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Rena Bianca
Rena Bianca is located in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.04657, 9.52366.
It is 14 km as the crow flies from the centre of Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Rena Bianca
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (101°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Ira (2.3 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Ira (2.3 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Rena Bianca
Can you swim at Rena Bianca today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Rena Bianca is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 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 Rena Bianca?
Olbia (OT), Sardinia.
Which wind is Rena Bianca sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Rena Bianca?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Rena Bianca or Ira?
Rena Bianca: it faces east and the Mistral blows from inland. Ira (2.3 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.