Spiaggia La Caletta
39.116° N, 8.257° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Carloforte, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente (Sardinia), Spiaggia La Caletta is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: west (254°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) 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 | 70 | 71 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 85 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 25°C |
Where is Spiaggia La Caletta
Spiaggia La Caletta is located in the municipality of Carloforte, in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.11625, 8.25708.
5.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Carloforte and 24 km from Carbonia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia La Caletta
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (254°): 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 | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia Punta Nera (4.4 km), facing east, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia Punta Nera (4.4 km): it faces east and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia La Caletta
Can you swim at Spiaggia La Caletta today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia La Caletta is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 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 La Caletta?
Carloforte (CI), Sardinia, 24 km as the crow flies from Carbonia.
Which wind is Spiaggia La Caletta sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Spiaggia La Caletta sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia La Caletta is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia La Caletta?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Levante: Spiaggia La Caletta or Spiaggia Punta Nera?
Spiaggia La Caletta: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia Punta Nera (4.4 km) faces east and gets it from the sea.