Punta Funtanas beach
39.763° N, 8.451° EBeach · facing northwest
About the beach
Punta Funtanas beach, within Arbus (the province of Medio Campidano, Sardinia), is a beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
“Punta Funtanas beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces northwest (334°). It is most sheltered when the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) 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.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 64 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 91 | 86 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 91 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 88 | 25°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 52 | 25°C |
Where is Punta Funtanas beach
Punta Funtanas beach is located in the municipality of Arbus, in the province of Medio Campidano, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.76337, 8.45084.
29 km as the crow flies from the centre of Arbus and 42 km from Villacidro, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Punta Funtanas beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (334°): 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 Punta Funtanas beach
Can you swim at Punta Funtanas beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Punta Funtanas beach is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5 m, wind 14 km/h, temperature 24°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Punta Funtanas beach?
Arbus (VS), Sardinia, 42 km as the crow flies from Villacidro.
Which wind is Punta Funtanas beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).