Overview

Rocca Ruja is a kitesurf spot on the northwest tip of Sardinia, near Stintino, named after its characteristic red rock formations. Located close to the famous La Pelosa beach, it benefits from the powerful Maestrale (northwest) and also receives the Levante (southeast). The spot is influenced by tides, creating varying conditions throughout the day. The wild and dramatic landscape of red rocks and turquoise water makes it one of the most photogenic spots on the island.

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Spot forecast for sardinia | rocca ruja

Sunrise 07:44 · Sunset 18:39

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 11:06 · 0.1 m
High tide Tue 20 · 18:03 · 0.3 m
Low tide Wed 21 · 01:03 · 0.1 m
High tide Wed 21 · 06:04 · 0.2 m

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sardinia | rocca ruja: 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

146h

in July · 20.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to September, peaking in July: 16 rideable days a month and 146 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is February, at 3 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 73%13-20 knots · 24%21-30 knots · 2%

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 14 °C. The wettest month is March, with 78 mm.

Monthly averages: sardinia | rocca ruja

Monthly averages — sardinia | rocca ruja — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	5.0	39 h	14 °C	58 mm
February	3.0	28 h	15 °C	49 mm
March	7.0	58 h	16 °C	78 mm
April	8.5	72 h	18 °C	59 mm
May	9.5	56 h	21 °C	40 mm
June	14.0	77 h	27 °C	8 mm
July	20.5	146 h	28 °C	3 mm
August	15.5	77 h	29 °C	12 mm
September	12.0	100 h	25 °C	34 mm
October	6.5	52 h	22 °C	53 mm
November	7.0	48 h	18 °C	45 mm
December	9.0	64 h	15 °C	63 mm

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Technical details of sardinia | rocca ruja spot

The spot works with winds from N, SE, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NNE, SSE.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

Parking

Parking in Stintino village or near the La Pelosa beach access road. Access via the SP34. Very busy in summer — arrive early. Full services in Stintino (restaurants, accommodation, shops).

Hazards

Tidal influence — some areas become very shallow at low tide. Rocky reef close to shore in the Rocca Ruja area — scout before riding. Strong Maestrale with gusts near the headland. No rescue service on site.

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Schools, shops and places to stay nearby

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Windsurfing Center Stintino Kite school · Stintino900 mfrom the spot

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