Sa Mesa Longa

San Vero Milis · Sardinia · Italy

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A long, flat table of reef north of Capo Mannu (its name means the long table). One main peak breaks left and right; the left is longer and more powerful. It is sheltered from north winds and works from small to medium swells.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m west to north-west swell with a south-east or south wind.

When it doesn't

✕ North-west wind straight onshore.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef

Best months

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

Local tips

Wear booties: there are sea urchins on the reef.

Getting there

From Putzu Idu follow the coast road north towards Su Pallosu; the reef is in front of the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
A regular spot 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
Moderate crowds, calmer than Capo Mannu.
Camping and vans
The closest campsites we found are Campeggio Nurapolis and Camping Is Arenas, about 8 km away; there is a van stop about 500 m away. Nearest campsite about 8 km away.
Facilities
Bars in Su Pallosu and Putzu Idu.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Sa Mesa Longa was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NNW best, WSW–N works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 3.5 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore E–S; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
NW (310°)

Live cam

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

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