Spiaggia di Balai
40.838° N, 8.417° EBeach · facing north
About the beach
In the municipality of Porto Torres, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Spiaggia di Balai is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: north (22°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), keeps it calm; the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 81 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 91 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 85 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 100 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 51 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Balai
Spiaggia di Balai is located in the municipality of Porto Torres, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.83797, 8.41713.
1.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Porto Torres and 18 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Balai
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (22°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Spiaggia di Balai
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Balai today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Balai is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 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 di Balai?
Porto Torres (SS), Sardinia, 18 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Balai sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Balai?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).