Nearby La Cinta 21 km · Porto Pollo 35 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
No precise summer thermal timing has been published for Le Saline.
The wind
locals call it Levante, Scirocco, Grecale, Tramontana, Maestrale/Mistral, thermal Scirocco
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
fills in: No precise summer thermal timing has been published for Le Saline.
Typical strength
Thermal Scirocco days run force 3-5, roughly 12-20 kt, and that is what most sessions here happen in. Mistral is the stronger wind, force 4-7, and gusty with it. Indicative ranges; no measured local average exists for the beach.
Also on record
12-20
The quiver, in words
9-13m covers a 75-85 kg rider on the thermal days, 12-13m when it is barely filling in and 9m once it settles around 20 kt. A strong Mistral is 7-9m territory. Derived from the wind ranges rather than a local recommendation, and no school publishes sizing by rider weight.
Direction to shore
side-on for Scirocco; Mistral is reported as side-shore/side-onshore and Scirocco cross-shore/cross-onshore.
Dominant direction
Levante, Scirocco with a thermal component, and Mistral dominate. Scirocco, Levante, Grecale and Tramontana all work; side-on thermal Scirocco is the strong one, with Grecale close behind.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan21
- Feb7
- Mar27
- Apr32
- May, riders' month18
- Jun, riders' month12
- Jul, riders' month18
- Aug, riders' month18
- Sep, riders' month13
- Oct16
- Nov28
- Dec26
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 21%Jan15°
- 7%Feb14°
- 27%Mar15°
- 32%Apr16°
- 18%May19°
- 12%Jun23°
- 18%Jul26°
- 18%Aug27°
- 13%Sep24°
- 16%Oct22°
- 28%Nov19°
- 26%Dec16°
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 | 21% | 34% | 29% | 9.7 kt | W | 14:00 | 10.2°C | 14.6°C | 62 |
| Feb | 7% | 11% | 9% | 7.9 kt | ESE | 16:00 | 10.7°C | 13.9°C | 57 |
| Mar | 27% | 40% | 37% | 10.9 kt | W | 15:00 | 12.3°C | 14.7°C | 62 |
| Apr | 32% | 47% | 37% | 11.1 kt | E | 14:00 | 14.6°C | 15.8°C | 60 |
| May | 18% | 24% | 21% | 10.1 kt | E | 14:00 | 18.9°C | 18.7°C | 62 |
| Jun | 12% | 18% | 18% | 9.2 kt | ESE | 14:00 | 24.4°C | 22.5°C | 60 |
| Jul | 18% | 29% | 24% | 9.9 kt | E | 14:00 | 28.2°C | 26.2°C | 62 |
| Aug | 18% | 24% | 23% | 10.1 kt | E | 15:00 | 27°C | 27.2°C | 62 |
| Sep | 13% | 30% | 22% | 10.1 kt | E | 15:00 | 22.9°C | 24.3°C | 60 |
| Oct | 16% | 29% | 18% | 8.6 kt | E | 15:00 | 19.9°C | 22°C | 62 |
| Nov | 28% | 37% | 35% | 10.1 kt | W | 14:00 | 15.1°C | 19.1°C | 60 |
| Dec | 26% | 39% | 31% | 9.9 kt | W | 14:00 | 11.6°C | 15.9°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
flat, chop and small waves by wind direction; beach plus nearby pond/lagoon
Standing depth
Summer thermal lessons run in low or high water. How far the shallow actually extends is unconfirmed.
Tides
Mild Mediterranean tidal impact; no spot-specific tide limitation is published.
Temperature
25.8°C summer · 13.8°C winter
Wetsuit
Boardshorts or shorty in July-August for many riders; long wetsuit in winter and cooler shoulder months.
Currents
Current is reportedly minimal, unconfirmed. It is likely to matter more out toward the open sea, and nothing has been measured locally.
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: Enough space to progress; exact rigging-space dimensions are not confirmed.
Somewhere else
La Cinta, 21 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Beach launch at Le Saline, beside the pond and a short walk from the road and parking, with an authorized kite launching corridor.
Space
Enough space to progress; exact rigging-space dimensions are not confirmed.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Set the navigation to Le Saline near Olbia, not the Le Saline at Stintino: different beach, other end of Sardinia.
- Ask at Sardinia Kite School or S-LOOP where the authorized corridor runs before you pump.
- Learn on the side-on thermal Scirocco or the Grecale, and leave the gusty Mistral days until you ride upwind.
- Do not assume the water is shallow just because there is a pond behind you.
- Fly into OLB for the shortest transfer on the island: about 5 km, a 6-minute bus to Spiaggia Le Saline.
Getting there
Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda - H.H. Principe Karim Aga Khan IV Airport (OLB)
Route
The beach is immediately southeast of Olbia and can be reached by car, taxi or local bus along the SS125/Lido del Sole area.
Transfer
6-15 minutes from Olbia Airport depending on route and traffic; about 5 km, with a 6-minute bus ride to Spiaggia Le Saline.
Cost level
medium
Staying
Stay in Olbia for airport/city services or use nearby beach/holiday rentals around Lido del Sole and Le Saline.
No-wind days
Olbia city, Tavolara and Molara boat trips, Costa Smeralda beaches, snorkeling, SUP, beach time and birdwatching around the Saline pond/lagoon.
FAQ
When is the best time to kitesurf at Punta Saline?
May to September is the main season, driven by thermal Scirocco wind.
Is Punta Saline suitable for beginners?
Yes, local schools describe it as ideal for both beginners and more independent riders.
What is the wind like at Punta Saline?
Side-on thermal Scirocco is the main teaching wind, alongside Grecale, Levante, Tramontana and Mistral, averaging about 12-20 knots.
Are there kite schools or rental at Punta Saline?
Yes, Sardinia Kite School and S-LOOP Kiteboarding School both operate at the beach with an authorized kite launching corridor.
How do you get to Punta Saline?
The beach is just southeast of Olbia, only a few kilometres from Olbia airport by car, taxi or local bus.
Last updated: August 2026