Spiaggia Sant'Elmo
39.220° N, 9.569° ESandy beach · facing east
About the beach
In the municipality of Castiadas, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), Spiaggia Sant'Elmo is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: east (99°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), keeps it calm; the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE) 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 | 59 | 67 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 82 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 97 | 82 | 27°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 70 | 73 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 58 | 56 | 22°C |
Where is Spiaggia Sant'Elmo
Spiaggia Sant'Elmo is located in the municipality of Castiadas, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 39.22013, 9.56925.
As the crow flies: 6.3 km from the centre of Castiadas, 39 km from the provincial capital Cagliari.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Sant'Elmo
With the coast facing east (99°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 Sant'Elmo
Can you swim at Spiaggia Sant'Elmo today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Sant'Elmo is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 18 km/h, temperature 24°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 Sant'Elmo?
Castiadas (CA), Sardinia, 39 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Spiaggia Sant'Elmo sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW); exposed with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE).
Is Spiaggia Sant'Elmo sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Sant'Elmo is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Spiaggia Sant'Elmo?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).