Spiaggia di Cala Sapone
39.009° N, 8.386° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Cala Sapone is a sandy beach in the municipality of Sant'Antioco, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing southwest (243°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
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.
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 Sapone
Spiaggia di Cala Sapone is located in the municipality of Sant'Antioco, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.00858, 8.38553.
As the crow flies: 8.7 km from the centre of Sant'Antioco, 21 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Cala Sapone
With the coast facing southwest (243°), 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 Sapone is more sheltered than Portixeddu Accuau, 5.6 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Portixeddu Accuau, 5.6 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Cala Sapone
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Cala Sapone today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Cala Sapone 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 Sapone?
Sant'Antioco (CI), Sardinia, 21 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Cala Sapone sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia di Cala Sapone sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Cala Sapone is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Cala Sapone?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggia di Cala Sapone or Portixeddu Accuau?
Spiaggia di Cala Sapone: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Portixeddu Accuau (5.6 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.