Chia
White-sand beaches and dunes on the south coast, for southerly swell days.
Chia, south-west of Cagliari, is a group of white-sand beaches with dunes and lagoons, among the most beautiful in Sardinia. It works with a south or south-east swell and a northerly wind, when the west coast is flat.
Waves are usually soft; in bigger swell they can be well shaped near the rocks.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | S, SE, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NW |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard or longboard; a shortboard with more swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Chia
The water is around 14 °C in winter and 24 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Few people outside summer.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Rocks between the beaches and frequent strong wind.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.