Overview

Putzu Idu is a kitesurf spot on the west coast of Sardinia, at the tip of the Sinis Peninsula near Oristano. Just north of the legendary Capo Mannu, it offers a slightly more accessible alternative with a sandy beach and flat to moderate water. The Maestrale (northwest) and Scirocco (southeast) dominate. The area is part of a protected marine reserve, with exceptional water clarity and rich underwater life. The remote, unspoilt character of the Sinis Peninsula makes it a special destination.

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Sardinia | Putzu Idu: when to go?

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Season · peak

282h

in July · 30 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 282 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 14.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 82%13-20 knots · 17%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is March, with 95 mm.

Monthly averages: Sardinia | Putzu Idu

Monthly averages — Sardinia | Putzu Idu — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.5	108 h	15 °C	73 mm
February	18.5	122 h	15 °C	77 mm
March	22.5	169 h	17 °C	95 mm
April	25.0	228 h	20 °C	48 mm
May	25.0	199 h	22 °C	52 mm
June	29.0	268 h	27 °C	1 mm
July	30.0	282 h	29 °C	1 mm
August	28.0	226 h	29 °C	13 mm
September	24.5	198 h	26 °C	32 mm
October	19.5	158 h	24 °C	54 mm
November	17.0	110 h	19 °C	68 mm
December	16.0	120 h	15 °C	78 mm

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Technical details of Sardinia | Putzu Idu spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, WNW, NW.

Depending on conditions: N, ESE, S, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Putzu Idu has a long sandy beach with easy access and good space for launching. The spot is popular with both kite and windsurf schools operating in summer. Ride downwind along the beach towards the Mandriola end, then walk back. The shallow sandy bottom near shore makes self-rescue easy. A good spot for progression with plenty of open water downwind.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Best season: May to October. The Sinis Peninsula is a protected natural area — respect access regulations. Best Maestrale conditions: June to September.
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Open sea with moderate chop of 0.3 to 0.8m in Maestrale. Sandy bottom near shore transitioning to posidonia at depth. Long downwind run available along the Sinis coast. Water is very clear and warm in summer. No breaking waves under normal conditions.

Parking

Free parking in the small village of Putzu Idu, accessible from the SP6 road. Basic services in the village (bar, restaurant). Quiet outside summer season.

Wind specificities

Putzu Idu is directly exposed to the Maestrale coming off the open sea with no land obstacles to the northwest. The wind arrives clean, powerful and consistent, typically 15 to 32 knots in summer. It builds progressively through the morning and reaches its peak in early to mid afternoon. No significant thermal effect — the Maestrale here is purely synoptic. Gusts are present but the long fetch produces a relatively laminar flow.

Hazards

Strong Maestrale — can be very powerful at Putzu Idu due to the open exposure of the Sinis Peninsula. Rocky reef to the south near Capo Mannu. No lifeguard. Remote area — ride with a buddy and bring a charged phone.

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