Spiaggia di Fontanamare
39.288° N, 8.436° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Spiaggia di Fontanamare is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: west (279°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 68 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 87 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 81 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Fontanamare
Spiaggia di Fontanamare is located in the municipality of Gonnesa, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.28798, 8.43616.
3.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Gonnesa and 8.9 km from Iglesias, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Fontanamare
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (279°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| 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 di Fontanamare
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Fontanamare today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Fontanamare is 68/100 (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 di Fontanamare?
Gonnesa (CI), Sardinia, 8.9 km as the crow flies from Iglesias.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Fontanamare sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia di Fontanamare sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Fontanamare is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Fontanamare?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).