Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana
39.205° N, 9.318° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana is a sandy beach in the municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southwest (205°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S), 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 | 85 | 81 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 85 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 86 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 55 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana
Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana is located in the municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.20507, 9.31845.
As the crow flies: 12 km from the centre of Quartu Sant'Elena, 18 km from the provincial capital Cagliari.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana
With the coast facing southwest (205°), 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 Marina di Capitana
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana is 81/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1 m, wind 13 km/h, temperature 25°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 Marina di Capitana?
Quartu Sant'Elena (CA), Sardinia, 18 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ostro (S).
Is Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).