Overview

Costa Rei is one of the most beautiful kitesurf spots on the southeast coast of Sardinia, in the municipality of Muravera. The long white sandy beach faces east and benefits from an exceptionally wide wind window — from north-northeast all the way around through south. The thermal sea breeze and Maestrale both reach this coast. The water is extraordinarily clear and the beach retains a wild character despite being increasingly popular. A top destination on the southeast Sardinian coast.

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Costa Rei / Sardinia: when to go?

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Season · peak

158h

in August · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 23 rideable days a month and 158 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is November, at 13 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 81%13-20 knots · 17%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 15 °C. The wettest month is December, with 120 mm.

Monthly averages: Costa Rei / Sardinia

Monthly averages — Costa Rei / 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	15.0	106 h	16 °C	66 mm
February	17.0	101 h	15 °C	85 mm
March	21.5	161 h	17 °C	67 mm
April	19.0	162 h	19 °C	59 mm
May	21.5	130 h	23 °C	32 mm
June	19.5	121 h	28 °C	1 mm
July	25.5	193 h	31 °C	1 mm
August	26.5	158 h	31 °C	6 mm
September	22.0	146 h	27 °C	15 mm
October	17.5	120 h	23 °C	95 mm
November	13.0	79 h	19 °C	32 mm
December	14.0	95 h	16 °C	120 mm

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Technical details of Costa Rei / Sardinia spot

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

Depending on conditions: WNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Costa Rei has a long beach with several distinct sections — the central and northern parts are best for kite. No formal zone organisation. Services and rental shops available in the Costa Rei resort. The beach is wide and sandy with plenty of space for launching. Ride downwind along the coast and walk back along the beach.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Main season: May to October. Peak: July-August. Costa Rei is a popular holiday resort — expect busy beaches in summer. Best wind conditions: June to September.
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Open sea with moderate chop of 0.3 to 0.7m in Maestrale and Levante. Sandy bottom near shore, posidonia at depth. Water is warm and exceptionally clear — typical of the southeast Sardinian coast. Long downwind run available along the straight coastline.

Parking

Multiple parking areas along the Costa Rei road, accessible from Muravera via the SP17. Services in Costa Rei village (restaurants, accommodation, shops). Busy in July-August — arrive early.

Wind specificities

Costa Rei benefits from a wide wind window covering both the Maestrale (northwest) and Levante (southeast). The Maestrale blows 15 to 25 knots in summer, typically afternoons. The Levante arrives in distinct episodes of 2-3 days, often stronger. The relatively straight southeast-facing coastline means the Levante hits the beach at a good angle for riding. Thermal sea breeze from the east also provides lighter sessions on calm synoptic days.

Hazards

Rocky sections at both ends of the beach — stay in the sandy central zone. Wind can be strong with gusts. Some boat traffic along the Costa Rei. Respect swimming zones during summer. No lifeguard on wilder sections.

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