Spiaggia di Portisco
41.040° N, 9.523° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia di Portisco, within Olbia (the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, Sardinia), is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (93°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 100 | 28°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 85 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 80 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 70 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 56 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Portisco
Spiaggia di Portisco is located in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.04009, 9.52301.
It is 13 km as the crow flies from the centre of Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Portisco
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (93°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
When the Mistral (NW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Ira (1.7 km), facing northwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Sirocco (SE) it's better to move to Ira (1.7 km): it faces northwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia di Portisco
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Portisco today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Portisco is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 10 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 Portisco?
Olbia (OT), Sardinia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Portisco sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia di Portisco sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Portisco is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Portisco?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Mistral: Spiaggia di Portisco or Ira?
Spiaggia di Portisco: it faces east and the Mistral blows from inland. Ira (1.7 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.