Spiaggia di Cala Lunga
39.023° N, 8.374° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Cala Lunga, within Sant'Antioco (the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
The beach faces southwest (241°). It is most sheltered when the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) 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 | 68 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 84 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 83 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Cala Lunga
Spiaggia di Cala Lunga is located in the municipality of Sant'Antioco, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.02331, 8.37403.
As the crow flies: 8.5 km from the centre of Sant'Antioco, 21 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Cala Lunga
With the coast facing southwest (241°), 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 Gregale (NE) Spiaggia di Cala Lunga is more sheltered than Portixeddu Accuau, 6.9 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Portixeddu Accuau, 6.9 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Cala Lunga
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Cala Lunga today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Cala Lunga is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 11 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 Cala Lunga?
Sant'Antioco (CI), Sardinia, 21 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Cala Lunga sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Cala Lunga?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggia di Cala Lunga or Portixeddu Accuau?
Spiaggia di Cala Lunga: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Portixeddu Accuau (6.9 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.