Spiaggia Su Puntellu
40.873° N, 8.218° ESandy beach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of Stintino, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Spiaggia Su Puntellu is a sandy beach on the Sea of Sardinia.
Orientation: west (289°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 85 | 24°C |
| WED 14 oct | 85 | 88 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 84 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 85 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 85 | 79 | 25°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 64 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 52 | 55 | 24°C |
Where is Spiaggia Su Puntellu
Spiaggia Su Puntellu is located in the municipality of Stintino, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.87343, 8.21843.
7.3 km as the crow flies from the centre of Stintino and 33 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Spiaggia Su Puntellu
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (289°): 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
When the Levante (E) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Ezzi Mannu (3.9 km), facing northeast, gets it from the sea.
With the Ponente (W) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Ezzi Mannu (3.9 km): it faces northeast and stays sheltered.
Questions about Spiaggia Su Puntellu
Can you swim at Spiaggia Su Puntellu today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Spiaggia Su Puntellu is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 24°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Spiaggia Su Puntellu?
Stintino (SS), Sardinia, 33 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Spiaggia Su Puntellu sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Spiaggia Su Puntellu sandy or rocky?
Spiaggia Su Puntellu is a sandy beach.
With the Levante: Spiaggia Su Puntellu or Spiaggia di Ezzi Mannu?
Spiaggia Su Puntellu: it faces west and the Levante blows from inland. Spiaggia di Ezzi Mannu (3.9 km) faces northeast and gets it from the sea.