Overview

La Cinta is one of the most iconic kitesurf spots in northeast Sardinia, near San Teodoro. A long narrow sandbar separates the turquoise sea from the San Teodoro lagoon, creating a stunning dual-water landscape. The spot receives the Maestrale (northwest) and the thermal sea breeze (northeast to east) with great reliability in summer. The combination of flat lagoon water and open sea chop makes it suitable for all riding styles. Kite schools operate here in season.

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Spot forecast for La Cinta / Sardinia

Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:34

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La Cinta / Sardinia: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

136h

in August · 22.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to October, peaking in August: 21 rideable days a month and 136 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 73%13-20 knots · 26%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is January, with 102 mm.

Monthly averages: La Cinta / Sardinia

Monthly averages — La Cinta / Sardinia — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.5	92 h	15 °C	102 mm
February	14.5	92 h	15 °C	70 mm
March	20.5	163 h	16 °C	60 mm
April	18.5	147 h	19 °C	36 mm
May	22.0	159 h	22 °C	42 mm
June	20.5	148 h	27 °C	3 mm
July	22.0	156 h	29 °C	5 mm
August	22.5	136 h	30 °C	8 mm
September	20.0	147 h	26 °C	43 mm
October	19.0	120 h	22 °C	62 mm
November	14.0	97 h	18 °C	53 mm
December	13.0	93 h	15 °C	91 mm

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Technical details of La Cinta / Sardinia spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: SSE, WNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

The spot splits naturally between the lagoon (La Cinta sandbar) for flat water and the open sea beach of San Teodoro for choppier conditions. Kite schools operate on the lagoon side with designated zones. On the open sea side, self-organisation between riders. The lagoon is accessible on foot over the sandbar or by the road from San Teodoro village.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Main season: May to October. Peak: July-August. Kite schools open June to September. The lagoon is a protected natural site — respect access rules and no-go zones.
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Lagoon: flat to slightly choppy water, sandy bottom at 0.5 to 1m, excellent for progression. Sea side: short regular chop of 0.3 to 0.7m with the Maestrale, occasional small breaking waves at the sandbar outlet. Weak current inside the lagoon. The water is crystal clear and warm in summer.

Parking

Parking at the entrance of the La Cinta sandbar, accessible from the SS125 via San Teodoro. Busy in summer — arrive early. Bars and restaurants in San Teodoro village nearby.

Wind specificities

The northeast coast receives both the Maestrale (northwest) and a reliable thermal sea breeze from the northeast in the afternoon. The Maestrale typically builds from 11am to 6pm, 15 to 28 knots. The thermal breeze is lighter (12 to 20 knots) but extremely regular on summer afternoons when the synoptic wind is calm. The combination makes San Teodoro one of the most wind-reliable destinations in northeast Sardinia.

Hazards

Strong northerly winds and Maestrale with significant gusts. Rocky shores at both ends — stay in the central sandy section. Boat traffic from the San Teodoro lagoon outlets. No lifeguard service on the wilder northern sections.

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