Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino
41.172° N, 9.423° EBeach · facing east
About the beach
Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino, within Palau (the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces east (77°). It is most sheltered when the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Levante (E) or Gregale (NE) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 71 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 68 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 91 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 71 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 46 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino
Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino is located in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.17214, 9.42283.
As the crow flies: 3.6 km from the centre of Palau, 28 km from the provincial capital Olbia.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino
With the coast facing east (77°), 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 | 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 |
With the Libeccio (SW) Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino is more sheltered than Doggie Beach, 3.2 km away: that beach faces south and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Gregale (NE) Doggie Beach, 3.2 km away, is the better choice: facing south, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino
Can you swim at Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 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 Punta Cardinalino?
Palau (OT), Sardinia, 28 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino or Doggie Beach?
Spiaggia Punta Cardinalino: it faces east and the Libeccio blows from inland. Doggie Beach (3.2 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.