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Sardinia | Orvile kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Italy · Sardaigne
Overview
Orvile is a kitesurf spot on the northeast coast of Sardinia, between La Caletta and Orosei. The bay offers a varied wind window, receiving the Maestrale (northwest), the Levante (southeast) and southerly winds. The sandy beach is relatively quiet outside the summer peak, offering a relaxed riding environment. The crystal-clear water typical of this stretch of Sardinian coast is a major draw. A solid all-round spot for intermediate riders.
Spot forecast for Sardinia | Orvile
Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:34
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Sardinia | Orvile: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
131h
in July · 18 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 16 rideable days a month and 131 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is February, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 78% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is January, with 95 mm.
Monthly averages: Sardinia | Orvile
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 69 h | 15 °C | 95 mm |
| February | 7.5 | 51 h | 16 °C | 69 mm |
| March | 15.0 | 112 h | 17 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 143 h | 20 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 126 h | 24 °C | 47 mm |
| June | 14.0 | 98 h | 29 °C | 7 mm |
| July | 18.0 | 131 h | 31 °C | 5 mm |
| August | 15.0 | 101 h | 32 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 16.5 | 116 h | 28 °C | 34 mm |
| October | 11.5 | 76 h | 23 °C | 49 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 61 h | 18 °C | 28 mm |
| December | 8.0 | 59 h | 15 °C | 78 mm |
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Technical details of Sardinia | Orvile spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, W, WNW, NW.
Depending on conditions: ESE, SSW.
Spot functioning
Pittulongu is a tourist beach near Olbia with several kite launch zones along its sandy stretch. Kite schools operate here in summer with marked areas. Ride downwind along the coast and walk back. The beach is well-organised with beach bars and services. Convenient for riders staying in Olbia or catching a flight.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open year-round. Main season: May to October. Kite schools open June to September. Peak season July-August — arrive early to secure a good launching spot. Olbia airport is 10 minutes away — one of the most accessible spots in northeast Sardinia.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Open sea with moderate chop of 0.2 to 0.6m in thermal conditions, up to 0.8m in Maestrale. Sandy and rocky bottom alternating — stay in the sandy sections. Clean and warm water. The Gulf of Olbia provides a relatively smooth sea surface in northwest and northeast wind conditions.
Parking
Parking near the beach at Orvile, accessible from local roads off the SS125. Limited services on site — restaurants and shops in La Caletta or Siniscola nearby.
Wind specificities
Pittulongu benefits from both the Maestrale (northwest) and the reliable northeast thermal sea breeze that develops on summer afternoons from noon to 6pm, typically 12 to 22 knots. The Maestrale provides stronger synoptic sessions of 18 to 30 knots. Being close to Olbia, some turbulence near the shoreline is possible due to buildings — move offshore for cleaner air. Overall a very reliable and consistent spot.
Hazards
Rocky coastline at both ends of the beach — stay in the sandy central section. Wind acceleration around the headland possible. Boat traffic from the nearby marina of Orvile. Check weather forecasts carefully as wind can be unpredictable.
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