Spiaggia del Riso
39.120° N, 9.510° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia del Riso is a sandy beach in the municipality of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing west (266°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), 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 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 74 | 97 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 79 | 82 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Riso
Spiaggia del Riso is located in the municipality of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.12035, 9.50955.
As the crow flies: 2.7 km from the centre of Villasimius, 36 km from the provincial capital Cagliari.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Riso
With the coast facing west (266°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Levante (E) Spiaggia del Riso is more sheltered than Spiaggia di Porto Giunco, 1.0 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) Spiaggia di Porto Giunco, 1.0 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia del Riso
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Riso today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Riso is 76/100 (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 del Riso?
Villasimius (CA), Sardinia, 36 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Riso sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia del Riso sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia del Riso is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia del Riso?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Spiaggia del Riso or Spiaggia di Porto Giunco?
Spiaggia del Riso: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia di Porto Giunco (1.0 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.