Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras
41.237° N, 9.434° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras, within La Maddalena (the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (94°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 71 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 67 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 100 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 70 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 71 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 45 | 46 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras
Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras is located in the municipality of La Maddalena, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.23739, 9.43423.
3.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of La Maddalena and 35 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras is part of: La Maddalena Archipelago.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (94°): 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 |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Capocchia du Purpu (1.2 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Capocchia du Purpu (1.2 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras
Can you swim at Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°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 Villaggio Piras?
La Maddalena (OT), Sardinia, 35 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras or Capocchia du Purpu?
Spiaggia del Villaggio Piras: it faces east and the Mistral blows from inland. Capocchia du Purpu (1.2 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.