Spiaggia della Balena
40.086° N, 8.491° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia della Balena, within Cuglieri (the province of Oristano, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces west (276°). It is most sheltered when the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 86 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 75 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 85 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 40 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia della Balena
Spiaggia della Balena is located in the municipality of Cuglieri, in the province of Oristano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.08611, 8.49070.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of Cuglieri, 22 km from the provincial capital Oristano.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia della Balena
With the coast facing west (276°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Spiaggia della Balena
Can you swim at Spiaggia della Balena today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia della Balena is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 12 km/h, temperature 25°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 della Balena?
Cuglieri (OR), Sardinia, 22 km as the crow flies from Oristano.
Which wind is Spiaggia della Balena sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia della Balena?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).