Sa Punta e S'Arena
39.275° N, 8.429° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Sa Punta e S'Arena is a sandy beach in the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing northwest (305°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Sa Punta e S'Arena
Sa Punta e S'Arena is located in the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.27480, 8.42934.
As the crow flies: 3.8 km from the centre of Gonnesa, 9.9 km from the provincial capital Iglesias.
Winds and shelter at Sa Punta e S'Arena
With the coast facing northwest (305°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Sa Punta e S'Arena
Can you swim at Sa Punta e S'Arena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sa Punta e S'Arena is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 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 Sa Punta e S'Arena?
Gonnesa (CI), Sardinia, 9.9 km as the crow flies from Iglesias.
Which wind is Sa Punta e S'Arena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Sa Punta e S'Arena sandy or rocky?
Sa Punta e S'Arena is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Sa Punta e S'Arena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).