Spiaggia di Porto Istana
40.893° N, 9.615° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia di Porto Istana, within Olbia (the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, Sardinia), is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (87°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up 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 quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 67 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 69 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 85 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 100 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 78 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 73 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 56 | 46 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Porto Istana
Spiaggia di Porto Istana is located in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.89261, 9.61501.
10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Porto Istana
With the coast facing east (87°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Ponente (W) Spiaggia di Porto Istana is more sheltered than Spiaggia Su Sarrale, 2.1 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Levante (E) Spiaggia Su Sarrale, 2.1 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Porto Istana
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Porto Istana today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Porto Istana is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 23°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 Porto Istana?
Olbia (OT), Sardinia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Porto Istana sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
Is Spiaggia di Porto Istana sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Porto Istana is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Porto Istana?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Ponente: Spiaggia di Porto Istana or Spiaggia Su Sarrale?
Spiaggia di Porto Istana: it faces east and the Ponente blows from inland. Spiaggia Su Sarrale (2.1 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.