Tonnara beach
40.862° N, 8.623° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Sorso, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Tonnara beach is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
“Tonnara beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: northwest (304°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 97 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 83 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 81 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 76 | 25°C |
Where is Tonnara beach
Tonnara beach is located in the municipality of Sorso, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.86244, 8.62320.
8.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Sorso and 16 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Tonnara beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northwest (304°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Tonnara beach
Can you swim at Tonnara beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Tonnara beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 12 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 Tonnara beach?
Sorso (SS), Sardinia, 16 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Tonnara beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Tonnara beach sandy or rocky?
Tonnara beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Tonnara beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).