Spiaggia Cala Pira
39.173° N, 9.572° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia Cala Pira is a sandy beach in the municipality of Castiadas, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (117°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 91 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 56 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia Cala Pira
Spiaggia Cala Pira is located in the municipality of Castiadas, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.17252, 9.57160.
9.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Castiadas and 40 km from Cagliari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Cala Pira
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (117°): 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia Cala Pira
Can you swim at Spiaggia Cala Pira today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Cala Pira is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 17 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 Spiaggia Cala Pira?
Castiadas (CA), Sardinia, 40 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Spiaggia Cala Pira sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia Cala Pira sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Cala Pira is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Cala Pira?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).