Sant'Andrea
39.214° N, 9.287° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Sant'Andrea is a beach in the municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (198°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 85 | 81 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 86 | 85 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 86 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 74 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Sant'Andrea
Sant'Andrea is located in the municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.21378, 9.28680.
9.0 km as the crow flies from the centre of Quartu Sant'Elena and 15 km from Cagliari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Sant'Andrea
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (198°): 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 | 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 |
Questions about Sant'Andrea
Can you swim at Sant'Andrea today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sant'Andrea is 81/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 25°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Sant'Andrea?
Quartu Sant'Elena (CA), Sardinia, 15 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Sant'Andrea sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Sant'Andrea?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
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