Sa Caletta
39.203° N, 8.377° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Sa Caletta, within Portoscuso (the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces southwest (218°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S) 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 | 73 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 89 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Sa Caletta
Sa Caletta is located in the municipality of Portoscuso, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.20348, 8.37699.
As the crow flies: 0.5 km from the centre of Portoscuso, 14 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Sa Caletta
With the coast facing southwest (218°), 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) Sa Caletta is more sheltered than Spiaggia de La Punta, 6.2 km away: that beach faces northeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Sassi Piatti, 5.1 km away, is the better choice: facing northeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Sa Caletta
Can you swim at Sa Caletta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sa Caletta is 70/100 (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 Sa Caletta?
Portoscuso (CI), Sardinia, 14 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Sa Caletta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Sa Caletta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Sa Caletta or Spiaggia de La Punta?
Sa Caletta: it faces southwest and the Tramontane blows from inland. Spiaggia de La Punta (6.2 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.