Spiaggia Poltu Manzu
40.918° N, 9.611° ESandy beach · facing northwest
About the beach
In the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), Spiaggia Poltu Manzu is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northwest (330°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S), keeps it calm; the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N) 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 | 61 | 67 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 67 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 91 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 79 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 97 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 76 | 58 | 23°C |
Where is Spiaggia Poltu Manzu
Spiaggia Poltu Manzu is located in the municipality of Olbia, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.91836, 9.61088.
9.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Poltu Manzu
With the coast facing northwest (330°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
With the Sirocco (SE) Spiaggia Poltu Manzu is more sheltered than Spiaggia del dottore, 2.3 km away: that beach faces southeast and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia del dottore, 2.3 km away, is the better choice: facing southeast, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia Poltu Manzu
Can you swim at Spiaggia Poltu Manzu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Poltu Manzu is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 10 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 Poltu Manzu?
Olbia (OT), Sardinia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Poltu Manzu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N).
Is Spiaggia Poltu Manzu sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Poltu Manzu is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Poltu Manzu?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Spiaggia Poltu Manzu or Spiaggia del dottore?
Spiaggia Poltu Manzu: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia del dottore (2.3 km) faces southeast and gets it from the sea.