You cannot live without waves and you are looking for the perfect Surf Spots in Sardinia?
Or you are a beginner and would you like to learn to surf in Sardinia?
Sardinia have the best Surf Spots of the Mediterranean Sea.
Thanks to the almost constant winds, conditions for Surfing in Sardinia are good in summer as in winter, even that if the best season are winter and spring. Sardinia has an high frequency of surfable days: about 200 surfable days per year. Waves quality is excellent everywhere in Sardinia. On the west coast of Sardinia, in particular conditions, the waves can exceed 4 m.
Here below you can find a list of the most famous surf spots in Sardinia, but there are so many that you can discover by yourself: “Sardinia opened all of our eyes to the possibilities of surf in out-of-the-way places. We never know where there might be surfed and to be discovered. We just have to go find it. I’m positive, I will return to Sardinia in the future for surfing the epic waves of the Sardinian Island” (words by an abroad surfer).
Sardinia Surf Spots: South East Coast of Sardinia
Poetto Beach, Cagliari
Poetto beach is where the people from Cagliari hang out. This is a sandy beach with numerous A-frame gaffs (the most frequented gaff is at the fourth bus stop of Poetto, in front of Twist chiosco / bar). Poetto surf spot is good with E, S-E, S sea storm and sometimes N-E or S-W. Easy waves: 2.5 m maximum.
Chia, Domus de Maria (CA)
In Chia there are many surf spots: il Pontile, Il Morto, Cala Cipolla, Pipeline, L’Isolotto. Chia, 50 km far from Cagliari (road SS 195), is good with strong N-E winds or strong W winds. Crystal clear water, sand dunes: a dream surf spot. Not so easy waves: 3 m maximum. The best spot in Chia is Cala Cipolla where you can surf sheltered by a promontory on a lovely beach.
Racca Point (CA)
From Cagliari to Villasimius. Turn right in Via Nettuno, after you pass Is Mortorius, in front of the camping. One of the most beautiful places in Sardinia. Best when the wind is NE-E force 6/7 and Poetto is not surfable. Very long waves which start in front of the rocky headland and enter the small bay. Max. 2.5 m, rarely higher.
Marina di Capitana (CA)
At the end of Poetto beach turn right and follow the road for Villasimius, turn right to reach Marina di Capitana. When conditions at Racca Point are good Marina di Capitana offers stupendious waves which are generally slightly smaller than Racca Point. The waves from the reefs along a headland are so long that it is better to walk back out to the headland than to swim out. Excellent spot to learn or practice the Cut Back technique. When the waves are over 1 and ½ m. there is a strong current that makes reaching the crest difficult.
Baia Azzurra (CA)
From Cagliari to Villasimius. Sandy beach just before Is Mortorius. Excellentfor beginners when Racca Point is crowded. Excellent when there is NE-E force 6/7.
Torre delle Stelle (CA)
Just before Solanas, on the road to Villasimius This beautiful beach can be seen from the coast road. Good surfing when there is a strong NE-E wind. Sandy sea bed.
Solanas (CA)
Beautiful sandy beach 35 Km from Cagliari. Excellent waves which break on the beach when there is a strong east or west wind. When there is a east or grecale wind, force 6/7, on the left near the headland there are very good, fast and turbolent waves. Be careful not to damage your board as the waves are not very high.
Villasimius (CA)
Porto Giunco , Campulongu
Sant’Elmo (CA)
Leaving from Costa Rei, located along the road to Villasimius
Capo Ferrato (CA)
Near the headland which separates Fearxi from Costa Rei
Sardinia Surf Spots: South-West, West-Coast of Sardinia
Porto Pino
On the SS195, turn left after 14 km. West wind sometimes strong, beach break.
Sant’Antioco (CI)
It can be reached by Cagliari taking the SS130 to Iglesias, from where you take the SS126 to Carbonia, which will lead you to Sant’Antioco. On the southern most point of the island there is Turri. Excellent when there is strong wind. Long and often rapid turbulent waves. To the north of the island there is Maresciallo, in the area of Calasetta. Difficult and can be dangerous, but offers rapid starts (to the right). Ideal with W, N-W, wave max. 4 m.
Guroneddu (CI)
Hard to reach, it takes a long walk from the panoramic road from Portopaglia to Portoscuso
Indonesian quality, left with a turbo start that will have your heart in your mouth. Good when there is no west wind, or with no wind at all. Difficult to reach. You must walk a long distance on the panoramic road from Portopaglia to Portoscuso. Maximum high: they seem smaller then they really are, up to 3 m.
Funtanamare (CI)
The golden beach and sand of the Iglesiente, located 10 km west of Iglesias. A-frames of good quality. It is a reference point for those who want to go surfing in the area of Iglesiente. Beach break, good with light winds up to 2 m.
Masua (CI)
8 km from Funtanamare, after Nebida Unbelievably beautiful scenery, arguably the most beautiful in Sardinia. Good with W. Wind. Possibly the only place to go if there are strong Mistral winds. Different crests some hidden behind the inlet. Best waves from left to right, short but very fast. Maximum height: reports of up to 4 m. violent.
Buggerru
Bugerru is a small mine village, one of the most characteristic of the Sulcis Iglesiente area. In Bugerru there are many spot for surfing: il Porto, il Grottino, San Nicolao, Portixeddu. The EPSA (European Professional Surfing Association) has held competitions in this area. In Porto it is possible to surf waves over 3 m. The beaches surrounding Bugerru are perfect for surfers even without experience, thanks to the flat and sandy bottom. Surf spot of Bugerru Is excellent when there is not Minstral wind.
Piscinas & Scivu
Beautiful beach, Costa Verde (Green Coast), deserted apart from high summer, high seas develop rapidly, best when little wind, waves Hossegor type, strong and turbulent. Easy to reach follow signs for Guspini or Arbus.
Porto Palma
Spot North of Marina di Arbus. Coming from Montevecchio, on the road to Funtanazza turn right towards Torre dei Corsari. Good when there is not too much wind and the sea is affected by the Minstral winds; waves right to left. Can be surfed when waves are below 2 m.
Torre dei Corsari
Spot North of Marina di Arbus. Coming from Montevecchio, on the road to Funtanazza turn right towards Torre dei Corsari. Long sandy beach. Good when there are not high seas.
Pistis
Spot North of Marina di Arbus. Coming from Montevecchio, on the road to Funtanazza turn right towards Torre dei Corsari. Right winds, sometimes gigantic even when there are Minstral winds. A good alternative to Capo Mannu when it is crowded. It is important to have a long board to anticipate Take Off. Starting can be very dangerous.
San Giovanni di Sinis (OR)
Following the signs to Oristano, you get there just before you reach Tharros. Follow the signs for Oristano and San Giovanni di Sinis just before Tarros. Good when there is a Libeccio wind and the West and Minstral winds are weak. Be careful of the current.
Capu Mannu (OR)
Capu Mannu is the most famous surf spot in Sardinia island and one of the best in the Mediterranean Sea: 30 km from Oristano, this is a spot facing south west which, thanks to the strong mistral, offers waves also up to 4 m. Recommended only to experts due to the rock bottom and inshore currents. It is very crowded on weekends. The water is perfect and the scenery of the promontory very beautiful.
Ready to surf and to learn surfing in Sardinia?
If at this point, you would like to enjoy the waves of Sardinia with a Surf Board, you must just plan your holidays in Sardinia for suring and enjoying the good living of Sardinia!