Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa
40.440° N, 9.785° EBeach · facing southeast
About the beach
Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa, within Orosei (the province of Nuoro, Sardinia), is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beach faces southeast (124°). It is most sheltered when the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 58 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 67 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 86 | 26°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 84 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 68 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 58 | 21°C |
Where is Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa
Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa is located in the municipality of Orosei, in the province of Nuoro, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.44021, 9.78495.
10 km as the crow flies from the centre of Orosei and 41 km from Nuoro, the provincial capital.
Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa is part of: Gulf of Orosei.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (124°): 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 | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Levante | east | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ponente | west | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa
Can you swim at Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa is 58/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 1.1 m, wind 20 km/h, temperature 24°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa?
Orosei (NU), Sardinia, 41 km as the crow flies from Nuoro.
Which wind is Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E).
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Sa Mattanosa?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).