Spiaggetta di Figarolo
40.982° N, 9.640° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggetta di Figarolo is a beach in the municipality of Golfo Aranci, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (190°), 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 | 71 | 85 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 85 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 89 | 91 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 91 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 90 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 86 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 67 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggetta di Figarolo
Spiaggetta di Figarolo is located in the municipality of Golfo Aranci, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.98245, 9.64019.
3.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Golfo Aranci and 13 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggetta di Figarolo
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (190°): 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 |
When the Gregale (NE) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Prima Spiaggia (2.8 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) it's better to move to Prima Spiaggia (2.8 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggetta di Figarolo
Can you swim at Spiaggetta di Figarolo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggetta di Figarolo is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 23°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 Spiaggetta di Figarolo?
Golfo Aranci (OT), Sardinia, 13 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Spiaggetta di Figarolo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggetta di Figarolo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggetta di Figarolo or Prima Spiaggia?
Spiaggetta di Figarolo: it faces south and the Gregale blows from inland. Prima Spiaggia (2.8 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.