Surf spot

Portixeddu

Forecast conditions and map view for Portixeddu in Italy, Sicily Sardinia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Italy, Sicily Sardinia
Coordinates: 39.4409, 8.4091

Metric
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Wave period (s)	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.3	4	3.9	3.7	3.3	3.1	3.1	3.1	3	3.3	3.3	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.9	3	3.1	1.9	2.4	2.6	3	3.1	3.4	3.9	3.8	4	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.7	6	5.8	5.6	5.3	5.1	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.3	4	4
Wave energy (kJ)	33	28	25	20	15	15	14	13	14	13	11	9	6	4	2	2	3	3	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	6	12	17	25	77	105	108	110	147	122	109	80	61	45	32	23	15	12	8
Wind speed (km/h)	11.2	11.5	9.2	12.6	16.9	15.8	8.6	5.1	3.3	3.7	4	6.1	14.3	10.5	6.1	6.5	5.1	9	7.2	11.5	12.8	14	4.1	5	5.3	6.4	6.3	5.2	12.6	12.8	3.2	4.6	2.2	3.7	1.5	6.4	13	9.1	4.4	3.7	4	3.7	7	12.1	19	19.9	15.5	13	10.2	10.1	4.8	15	15.9	16.9	9.7	5.3
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Portixeddu is a well-known surf spot on the southwestern coast of Sardinia, Italy—not Sicily. It’s a small, scenic bay near Buggerru in the province of Sud Sardegna.

Spot description

Type of wave: Beach break with some sandbar peaks; can offer long, rideable waves when conditions are right.
Best swell: Works best with west to southwest swell.
Best wind: Prefers easterly winds offshore or light conditions.
Wave quality: Can be one of the more consistent and enjoyable surf spots in Sardinia, especially in autumn and winter.
Skill level: Suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can be friendly for improvers.

Conditions

Tide: Tidal influence is limited compared with ocean beaches, but water level and sand movement still affect the peaks.
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially because it’s a popular surf destination.
Bottom: Mostly sand, which makes it generally safer than reef spots.
Hazards: Watch for changing sandbars, strong currents, and larger winter surf.

Setting

Portixeddu is set in a beautiful, rugged landscape with cliffs and open coastline, making it not just a surf spot but also a very scenic place to visit.