Spiaggia di San Giovanni
40.573° N, 8.317° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Spiaggia di San Giovanni is a beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing west (266°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated sufficient.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 79 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 94 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 81 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di San Giovanni
Spiaggia di San Giovanni is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.57317, 8.31653.
1.6 km as the crow flies from the centre of Alghero and 27 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di San Giovanni
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (266°): 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 | 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 |
Questions about Spiaggia di San Giovanni
Can you swim at Spiaggia di San Giovanni today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di San Giovanni is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 25°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 San Giovanni?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 27 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Spiaggia di San Giovanni sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di San Giovanni?
Sufficient (EEA classification, 2025 season).