Spiaggia di Cala Caterina
39.107° N, 9.510° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Spiaggia di Cala Caterina is a sandy beach in the municipality of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing south (195°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) 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.
Reported facilities: wheelchair access. Data from OpenStreetMap, may be incomplete.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 76 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 84 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 86 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 81 | 73 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 40 | 40 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Cala Caterina
Spiaggia di Cala Caterina is located in the municipality of Villasimius, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.10677, 9.50992.
As the crow flies: 4.2 km from the centre of Villasimius, 36 km from the provincial capital Cagliari.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Cala Caterina
With the coast facing south (195°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia di Cala Caterina
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Cala Caterina today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Cala Caterina is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 17 km/h, temperature 24°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia di Cala Caterina?
Villasimius (CA), Sardinia, 36 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Cala Caterina sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia di Cala Caterina sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Cala Caterina is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Cala Caterina?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).