Santa Caterina di Pittinuri

Cuglieri · Sardinia · Italy

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A small bay in front of the village of Santa Caterina di Pittinuri, just north of S'Archittu. Several peaks break left and right over sand with some rocks. The waves are mostly mellow and suit every level.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard, a mid-length or a soft-top; a shortboard on the better days.

When it works

✓ A 0.8–1.5 m south-west to north-west swell with a north-east to south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore west or north-west wind, and flat summer days.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

Know where the rocks are in the bay before you paddle out. If it is too small here, S'Archittu is a few minutes south.

Getting there

On the SS292 between Oristano and Cuglieri; the bay is right below the village.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks regularly in the cooler months on swells from south-west to north-west; mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Usually only a few surfers; busier at weekends when the swell is up.
Facilities
Bars, restaurants and shops in the village.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at the Santa Caterina beach was rated good in 2024 and 2025 and excellent before; the other sites around the village were rated excellent.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SSW–NNW works
Size
0.9–1.8 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
WSW (255°)

Live cam

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

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