Spiaggia Grande
39.084° N, 8.357° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Calasetta, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Spiaggia Grande is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: west (277°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) 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 | 68 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 81 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 77 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 83 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia Grande
Spiaggia Grande is located in the municipality of Calasetta, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.08401, 8.35732.
As the crow flies: 3.1 km from the centre of Calasetta, 17 km from the provincial capital Carbonia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Grande
With the coast facing west (277°), 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 | 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 |
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia Grande is more sheltered than Spiaggia Punta Nera, 5.0 km away: that beach faces east and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia Punta Nera, 5.0 km away, is the better choice: facing east, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia Grande
Can you swim at Spiaggia Grande today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Grande is 68/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 11 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 Spiaggia Grande?
Calasetta (CI), Sardinia, 17 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Grande sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia Grande sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Grande is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Grande?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia Grande or Spiaggia Punta Nera?
Spiaggia Grande: it faces west and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta Nera (5.0 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.