Spiaggia di Portopaglietto
39.210° N, 8.374° ESandy beach · facing southwest
About the beach
Spiaggia di Portopaglietto is a sandy beach in the municipality of Portoscuso, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing southwest (239°), it is sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), 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 | 82 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 89 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Portopaglietto
Spiaggia di Portopaglietto is located in the municipality of Portoscuso, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.20954, 8.37370.
As the crow flies: 0.7 km from the centre of Portoscuso, 14 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto
With the coast facing southwest (239°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
With the Gregale (NE) Spiaggia di Portopaglietto is more sheltered than Sassi Piatti, 5.1 km away: that beach faces northeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Sassi Piatti, 5.1 km away, is the better choice: facing northeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Portopaglietto
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto is 70/100 (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 Portopaglietto?
Portoscuso (CI), Sardinia, 14 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Portopaglietto sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
Is Spiaggia di Portopaglietto sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia di Portopaglietto is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggia di Portopaglietto or Sassi Piatti?
Spiaggia di Portopaglietto: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Sassi Piatti (5.1 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.