Petralana beach
41.188° N, 9.337° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Petralana beach is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
“Petralana beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northwest (331°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
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 | 61 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 76 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 73 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Petralana beach
Petralana beach is located in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.18752, 9.33698.
3.8 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palau and 33 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Petralana beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (331°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Petralana beach
Can you swim at Petralana beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Petralana beach is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 24°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 Petralana beach?
Palau (OT), Sardinia, 33 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Petralana beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Petralana beach sandy or rocky?
Petralana beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Petralana beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).