Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa
39.173° N, 8.308° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa is a beach in the municipality of Carloforte, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing east (88°), it is sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 62 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 97 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 74 | 88 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 89 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 97 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 67 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 40 | 40 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa
Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa is located in the municipality of Carloforte, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.17306, 8.30788.
As the crow flies: 3.1 km from the centre of Carloforte, 19 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa
With the coast facing east (88°), 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 Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa is more sheltered than Sa Caletta, 6.8 km away: that beach faces southwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) Sa Caletta, 6.8 km away, is the better choice: facing southwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 24°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa?
Carloforte (CI), Sardinia, 19 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa or Sa Caletta?
Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa: it faces east and the Libeccio blows from inland. Sa Caletta (6.8 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.