Overview
Olbia's local beach: fine light sand, calm water and a clear view of Tavolara on the horizon. Easy to reach from town, with the classic Mediterranean seaside atmosphere.
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Moderate wind holds the day back: worth a careful look. Very strong gusts up to 39 km/h.
AURA Score
7.0
Hourly cloud cover trend
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Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
PossibleAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Possible localised build-up, especially near the waterline or in more sheltered corners of the beach.
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About the beach
Olbia · Nord
Olbia's local beach: fine light sand, calm water and a clear view of Tavolara on the horizon. Easy to reach from town, with the classic Mediterranean seaside atmosphere. Suitable for families with children.
Beach features
- Sand: sand — Sandy beach, easy to lay a towel on and family-friendly.
- Seabed: gently sloping
- Exposure: East — spectacular sunsets over the sea
- Services: Beach club, Restaurant, Bar, Equipment rental, Parking, Restrooms, Showers
- Info: Sheltered from the Mistral, Shallow sandy seabed, Panoramic view
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Verified on 6 May 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Sito ufficiale Turismo Olbia
Wind at the beach
Mistral from the north-west
Speed
13 km/h
Gusts 39 km/h
Offshore
Blowing from the land: tends to keep the sea calmer.
Sea details
- Sea: Calm
- Waves: 0.3 m
- Water temperature: 23°C· above average
- Wind direction: Mistral (north-west)
Why go
A go-to choice for anyone visiting northern 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.