Spiaggia di Portovesme
39.199° N, 8.388° EBeach · facing southwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Portoscuso, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Spiaggia di Portovesme is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: southwest (227°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 70 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 89 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Portovesme
Spiaggia di Portovesme is located in the municipality of Portoscuso, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.19890, 8.38845.
As the crow flies: 1.1 km from the centre of Portoscuso, 13 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Portovesme
With the coast facing southwest (227°), 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 Portovesme is more sheltered than Sassi Piatti, 5.9 km away: that beach faces northeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Libeccio (SW) Sassi Piatti, 5.9 km away, is the better choice: facing northeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Portovesme
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Portovesme today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Portovesme 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 Portovesme?
Portoscuso (CI), Sardinia, 13 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Portovesme sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Portovesme?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Gregale: Spiaggia di Portovesme or Sassi Piatti?
Spiaggia di Portovesme: it faces southwest and the Gregale blows from inland. Sassi Piatti (5.9 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.