Spiaggia l'Ancora
40.958° N, 8.219° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
Spiaggia l'Ancora is a sandy beach in the municipality of Stintino, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing northeast (45°), it is sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 43 | 67 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 97 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 88 | 82 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 79 | 91 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 55 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 33 | 40 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia l'Ancora
Spiaggia l'Ancora is located in the municipality of Stintino, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.95815, 8.21927.
2.2 km as the crow flies from the centre of Stintino and 39 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia l'Ancora
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (45°): 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 | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Spiaggia l'Ancora
Can you swim at Spiaggia l'Ancora today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia l'Ancora is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 7 km/h, temperature 23°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 l'Ancora?
Stintino (SS), Sardinia, 39 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Spiaggia l'Ancora sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia l'Ancora sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia l'Ancora is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia l'Ancora?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).