Spiaggia dei Francesi
38.972° N, 8.582° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Sant'Anna Arresi, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Spiaggia dei Francesi is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: southwest (237°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 83 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 82 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia dei Francesi
Spiaggia dei Francesi is located in the municipality of Sant'Anna Arresi, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 38.97154, 8.58205.
6.5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Sant'Anna Arresi and 22 km from Carbonia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia dei Francesi
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southwest (237°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia dei Francesi
Can you swim at Spiaggia dei Francesi today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia dei Francesi is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 12 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 dei Francesi?
Sant'Anna Arresi (CI), Sardinia, 22 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia dei Francesi sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia dei Francesi?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).