S'Archittu

Cuglieri · Sardinia · Italy

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A very long, mellow right over rock, named after the natural stone arch nearby. Its gentle shape suits longboards and mid-lengths.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or a mid-length.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m west to north-west swell with a north-east to south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swell and west wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Take a longboard to make the most of the long walls.

Getting there

In the village of S'Archittu on the SS292; the wave is by the arch.

Travel notes

How often it works
Works regularly in the cooler months on west to north-west swells.
Crowd and vibe
Moderate crowds; usually relaxed.
Camping and vans
Camping Bella Sardinia and Camping Is Arenas are about 2 km away. Nearest campsite about 1.8 km away.
Facilities
Bars, restaurants and shops in the village.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at S'Archittu and Torre del Pozzo were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1.2–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.9 m, holds to 3 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SSE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
W (275°)

Live cam

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

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