Buggerru

Sardinia · Italy

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The bay next to the harbour of the old mining village of Buggerru. Lefts and rights over sand; it is best with a 2 m swell and no wind. One of the best-known and busiest spots in south-west Sardinia.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Packed
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–2.5 m north-west swell with no wind or an east to south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Mistral wind straight onshore.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • crowds

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Local tips

Rips by the harbour can be strong. If it is packed, check Portixeddu to the north.

Getting there

In the village of Buggerru, by the harbour; there is a camper stop about 300 m away.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works regularly on north-west swells in the cooler months. Mistral (north-west) storms send the swell; it works through autumn, winter and spring and is mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Very crowded at weekends when it is good.
Camping and vans
Camping Ortus de Mari is about 4.5 km away; the Buggerru camper stop is about 300 m away. Nearest campsite about 4.4 km away.
Facilities
Village bars, restaurants and shops next to the beach.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at the harbour beach was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NNW best, WSW–N works
Size
1.5–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 3.5 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–SSW; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WNW (300°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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