Overview
The name means 'painted sea', and the colour delivers: turquoise gradients over white pebbles and light gravel. The shore is stony — water shoes help — but snorkelling just offshore is exceptional.
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Better skip today
Moderate wind makes it hard to enjoy the day. Very strong gusts up to 40 km/h.
AURA Score
4.8
Hourly cloud cover trend
6%08
36%10
28%12
59%light14
78%dense16
46%light18
96%light20
Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
LowAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Recent conditions don't suggest any new significant Posidonia build-up in the last 3 days.
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About the beach
Quartu Sant'Elena · Sud
The name means 'painted sea', and the colour delivers: turquoise gradients over white pebbles and light gravel. The shore is stony — water shoes help — but snorkelling just offshore is exceptional.
Beach features
- Sand: pebbles — Pebble beach: water shoes recommended.
- Seabed: drops off quickly
- Exposure: South — sun all day long
- Services: Beach club, Sunbed and umbrella rentalDisponibilità stagionale: verifica prima di partire.
- Info: Shallow sandy seabed, Reached by foot or boat
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Verified on 15 Jul 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, SardegnaTurismo, Segnalazione community (15 luglio 2026)
Wind at the beach
Levante from the east
Speed
16 km/h
Gusts 40 km/h
Lateral
Blows along the coast, with limited effect on the water.
Sea details
- Sea: Light chop
- Waves: 0.3 m
- Water temperature: 28°C· above average
- Wind direction: Levante (east)
Why go
A go-to choice for anyone visiting southern Sardinia: a recognised natural setting, distinctive sea colours and the classic Sardinian beach-day experience, best enjoyed when the daily conditions cooperate.
Wind & sea exposure
Relatively sheltered from the Maestrale, so the bay often stays swimmable when other coasts are rough. Conditions still depend strongly on wind and sea state.
Family suitability
Whether the beach feels family-friendly varies by day — check wind, sea state and access before travelling with children.
Parking & access
Parking can vary by season — plan to arrive early in July and August and check for any local restrictions before leaving.
Best time to visit
The best days are usually those with calm seas and no sustained Maestrale. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable windows in summer, while June and September often hit the sweet spot of temperature, crowds and conditions.
How AURA helps you choose the right day
AURA compares the wind, sea and weather forecast for every Sardinian beach and summarises whether the day looks favourable, acceptable or best avoided. Check the live version of this page before leaving to see today's AURA score and pick the best window.