Spiaggia Riva di Ponente
39.944° N, 9.690° ESandy beach · facing northeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Tortolì, in the province of Ogliastra (Sardinia), Spiaggia Riva di Ponente is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: northeast (49°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W), keeps it calm; the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E) 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 | 48 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 73 | 70 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 67 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 61 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia Riva di Ponente
Spiaggia Riva di Ponente is located in the municipality of Tortolì, in the province of Ogliastra, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.94418, 9.68962.
It is 3.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Tortolì, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Riva di Ponente
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces northeast (49°): 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 Riva di Ponente
Can you swim at Spiaggia Riva di Ponente today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Riva di Ponente is 48/100 (To Avoid): waves 1.2 m, wind 16 km/h, temperature 25°C. Today the sea is not friendly. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Riva di Ponente?
Tortolì (OG), Sardinia.
Which wind is Spiaggia Riva di Ponente sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Libeccio (SW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Gregale (NE) or Levante (E).
Is Spiaggia Riva di Ponente sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Riva di Ponente is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Riva di Ponente?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).