Solanas

Sinnai · Sardinia · Italy

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A golden-sand bay east of Cagliari, called by locals the best beach break in Sardinia. Lefts and rights in the middle, with more waves on mixed sand and rock at the edges. Clear water and a fine setting.

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

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ South wind and flat days.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

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

Local tips

Never drop in on a local: the crew is friendly but protective. Watch for buoys in the bay.

Getting there

From Cagliari take the coast road SP17 east towards Villasimius; Solanas is about 30 km from the city.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks fairly often on south-west swells in the cooler months.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded when it is good, with a protective local crew; good vibes if you respect them.
Camping and vans
Villaggio Camping Spiaggia del Riso is about 7 km away near Villasimius. Nearest campsite about 7.3 km away.
Facilities
Bars and restaurants in the village, many open only in summer.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Solanas were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–WSW best, SSE–W works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 3 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NNW–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSW (205°)

Live cam

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

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