Alghero has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
On the clock
13:00 · 18:00
At Mugoni the northerly summer thermal is usable roughly 13:00-18:00, sometimes later. Onset for the other Alghero beaches is unconfirmed.
The marks are the clock times the record names, laid on a 24-hour day. The bar between the first and the last covers those hours; it is not a promise of wind.
The wind
locals call it Maestrale, Grecale, Tramontana, Ponente, Libeccio, summer thermal breeze
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
fills in: At Mugoni the northerly summer thermal is usable roughly 13:00-18:00, sometimes later. Onset for the other Alghero beaches is unconfirmed.
Typical strength
10-25 knots across the Alghero beaches. At Mugoni the summer northerly thermal adds 8-10 knots on top of the base wind.
Also on record
10-25
The quiver, in words
9-12m summer, 6-9m winter storms
Direction to shore
varies by beach
Dominant direction
NW and NE for Alghero as a whole. Mugoni works from Maestrale round to Grecale, and is best in Tramontana.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan26
- Feb18
- Mar34
- Apr22
- May13
- Jun, riders' month3
- Jul, riders' month11
- Aug, riders' month13
- Sep, riders' month13
- Oct19
- Nov25
- Dec24
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 26%Jan15°
- 18%Feb15°
- 34%Mar15°
- 22%Apr16°
- 13%May19°
- 3%Jun23°
- 11%Jul25°
- 13%Aug26°
- 13%Sep23°
- 19%Oct22°
- 25%Nov20°
- 24%Dec17°
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+) · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Windy days | Force 4+ | 12 kn or more | Knots | From | Peaks at | Air | Water | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26% | 39% | 34% | 10.2 kt | SSW | 15:00 | 11.3°C | 15.3°C | 62 |
| Feb | 18% | 35% | 26% | 9.3 kt | S | 14:00 | 11.4°C | 14.5°C | 57 |
| Mar | 34% | 47% | 44% | 11.1 kt | SSW | 15:00 | 13°C | 15°C | 62 |
| Apr | 22% | 38% | 23% | 9.7 kt | WNW | 14:00 | 15°C | 16.1°C | 60 |
| May | 13% | 16% | 13% | 8.1 kt | SW | 15:00 | 18.8°C | 18.7°C | 62 |
| Jun | 3% | 10% | 7% | 7.9 kt | SW | 15:00 | 23.8°C | 22.9°C | 60 |
| Jul | 11% | 15% | 13% | 8.4 kt | SW | 15:00 | 26.7°C | 24.9°C | 62 |
| Aug | 13% | 16% | 15% | 8.3 kt | SW | 14:00 | 26.3°C | 25.5°C | 62 |
| Sep | 13% | 25% | 22% | 9.3 kt | SW | 15:00 | 23.3°C | 23.3°C | 60 |
| Oct | 19% | 26% | 24% | 8.7 kt | SW | 14:00 | 20.7°C | 22.2°C | 62 |
| Nov | 25% | 40% | 32% | 10.1 kt | SW | 15:00 | 16.3°C | 19.7°C | 60 |
| Dec | 24% | 48% | 40% | 10.7 kt | WNW | 13:00 | 13°C | 16.6°C | 62 |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from the operational forecast archive at 1.5–7 km (2023-2024), daylight hours only, not a ground station: it resolves thermal, lake and valley winds far better than coarse reanalysis but still tends to understate a strong local thermal. A windy day has at least three consecutive daylight hours at 12 knots or more. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
High-resolution weather model (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical forecast archive — best-match operational model (ICON-D2 / AROME / ICON-EU / GFS by region), not a ground station · 2023-2024
The water
Type
mixed
Standing depth
Lido di Alghero has a sandy seabed and water that deepens gently, which is why it is the beginner beach of the group. At Mugoni the bay stays flat to lightly chopped, 10-30 cm of chop in the northerly winds, but no standing-depth measurement has been published; Porto Ferro, La Speranza and the harbour launch are unconfirmed.
Tides
Tidal influence at Alghero is relatively limited; water level remains fairly constant through the day.
Temperature
24.9°C summer · 13.8°C winter
Wetsuit
Short wetsuit or boardshorts are normally enough in summer; long wetsuit is appropriate in spring, autumn and winter.
Currents
Strong currents at Porto Ferro and La Speranza are unconfirmed.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
2 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: varies by beach; Lido is the broadest city option, Mugoni has a long but narrow beach, and Porto Ferro is a long wild beach.
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
Several Alghero launches are used: the initial and final stretches of Lido/San Giovanni near town, Mugoni in Porto Conte bay, Poglina/La Speranza south of town, and Porto Ferro northwest of Alghero.In summer, crowding pushes kiters to a specific kite area at San Giovanni Beach, about 5 minutes from Lido, and to Ninfee Beach, a designated kite zone about 1 km from Mugoni. Mugoni has a paid summer car park with an equipped area called Le Ninfe, giving shade, a freshwater rinse and beach access.There is also a sandy kite beach by Alghero's yacht/fishing harbor, with parking across the access road.
Space
varies by beach; Lido is the broadest city option, Mugoni has a long but narrow beach, and Porto Ferro is a long wild beach.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Beginners: use Mugoni or Lido with a certified local school, and stay off Porto Ferro and La Speranza in wave conditions.
- In summer the harbour kite zone shifts to San Giovanni Beach, about 5 minutes away, and to Ninfee Beach, a designated kite zone about 1 km from Mugoni.
- At Mugoni, watch for gusty or holey Maestrale under Ponente influence, and for disturbed Grecale close to shore on the way back in.
- Check the current beach ordinances and marked corridors before a summer session.
- Keep a car: the point of Alghero is changing beach with the wind, and they sit 10-25 minutes apart.
- Pack 9-12m for summer and 6-9m for the winter storms.
- Porto Conte and Capo Caccia sit inside a marine protected area, and the maritime ordinance covering navigation, mooring and bathing there is reissued: read the current one rather than last year's.
- Mugoni parking is paid in summer and the Le Ninfe area next to it has shade and a freshwater rinse.
Getting there
Airport
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
Route
Fly to Alghero-Fertilia, then use taxi, bus or rental car; a car is the practical option for switching among Lido, Mugoni, Porto Ferro and La Speranza.
Transfer
10-25 minutes depending on the beach. Porto Ferro is about 15 km from Alghero airport and about 20-23 km from Alghero itself.
Cost level
medium, higher in July-August
Staying
Alghero town has the most restaurants, apartments, B&Bs and services; rural or beach-side lodging around Porto Conte/Mugoni shortens access to the northern beaches.
No-wind days
Alghero old town, Neptune's Grotto, Capo Caccia, Porto Conte natural park, boat trips, SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, beaches and local food/wine.
Photos
FAQ
Is it suitable for beginners?
It depends on the beach: Lido is called ideal for beginners because of its sandy, gently shelving water, and Mugoni is also popular with learners, while Porto Ferro is kiteable only for expert riders because of waves, currents and exposure.
What is the wind like?
The area is used with a mix of Maestrale, Grecale, Tramontana, Ponente and Libeccio plus a summer thermal breeze, typically 10-25 knots, with June-September the main season.
Are there kite schools or rental?
Shore Wind operates at Mugoni, and other Alghero kite and windsurf operators are listed by Kiteguide.
What are the main hazards?
Porto Ferro's waves, currents and exposure make it expert-only, Mugoni can turn gusty or disturbed under certain wind angles, and sea urchins are reported on some rocky seabeds.
Last updated: August 2026