Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna
40.381° N, 9.741° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna is a beach in the municipality of Orosei, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing southeast (152°), it is sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 76 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 86 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 84 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 80 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 58 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna
Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna is located in the municipality of Orosei, in the province of Nuoro, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.38090, 9.74075.
3.9 km as the crow flies from the centre of Orosei and 35 km from Nuoro, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna is part of: Gulf of Orosei.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (152°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna
Can you swim at Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.9 m, wind 20 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 Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna?
Orosei (NU), Sardinia, 35 km as the crow flies from Nuoro.
Which wind is Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Foche Pizzinna?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).