La Balcaccia beach
41.237° N, 9.265° EBeach · facing northeast
About the beach
La Balcaccia beach is a beach in the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“La Balcaccia beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Facing northeast (27°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 50 | 76 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 80 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 75 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 43 | 24°C |
Where is La Balcaccia beach
La Balcaccia beach is located in the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.23697, 9.26476.
6.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Santa Teresa Gallura and 40 km from Tempio Pausania, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at La Balcaccia beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (27°): 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 La Balcaccia beach
Can you swim at La Balcaccia beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at La Balcaccia beach is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 8 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 La Balcaccia beach?
Santa Teresa Gallura (OT), Sardinia, 40 km as the crow flies from Tempio Pausania.
Which wind is La Balcaccia beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N).
How is the water quality at La Balcaccia beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).