Spiaggia di Tancau
39.981° N, 9.687° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia di Tancau, within Lotzorai (the province of Ogliastra, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (103°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 73 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 82 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 70 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 62 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia di Tancau
Spiaggia di Tancau is located in the municipality of Lotzorai, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.98060, 9.68693.
2.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Lotzorai and 6.5 km from Tortolì, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia di Tancau
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces east (103°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia di Tancau
Can you swim at Spiaggia di Tancau today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia di Tancau is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.2 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 25°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 Spiaggia di Tancau?
Lotzorai (OG), Sardinia, 6.5 km as the crow flies from Tortolì.
Which wind is Spiaggia di Tancau sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia di Tancau?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).