The west coast picks up Atlantic swell refracting into the Med. Capo Mannu is Sardinia's best wave — a powerful reef break.
Best Season
April to October (Mistral). Surfing: October to March.
Wind
NW Mistral 20–35 knots. Also Scirocco (SE) in autumn.
Water Temp
14°C in winter, 25°C in summer. 3/2mm in spring/autumn, boardshorts summer.
Best Months for Surfing
Oct–Mar
Skill Level
Intermediate to advanced — Capo Mannu is powerful and breaks over reef. Beach breaks at Putzu Idu suit intermediates.
These spots in Sardinia are known for surfing. Each has its own character and conditions.
Sardinia's best surf spot on the west coast. Powerful right-hand reef break. Works on NW to W swells. Intermediate to expert.
West coast beach break near Capo Mannu. Picks up swell and also works with Mistral. Mixed sandy/reef bottom.
A performance shortboard (5'10"–6'4") for Capo Mannu's powerful right-hander. A 4/3mm wetsuit for winter. Reef booties for rocky entries.
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