Punta de ses Saupes

cove · Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada · Majorca

Punta de ses Saupes is a cove on the coast of Majorca.

It lies in Alcúdia bay.

Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.

Also known as s'Escuixol d'en Tomàs.

The bay opens towards the north-north-west (330°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.

Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.

Swell can come in from west to north-east (264°–36°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Punta de ses Saupes for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Seabed: rock.

Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Poor holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Punta de ses Saupes lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Ashore and services

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

In north-east wind: el Caló, 1.2 NM by sea.
In east wind: Cala Mata, 0.5 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Club Nàutic de la Colònia de Sant Pere, 2.4 NM by sea.
In west wind: Cala Roja, 4.8 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: cala Moltó, 10.1 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Cala Mata anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
Cala de s’Aigua Dolça cove · 0.6 NM by sea
na Clara anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
el Caló anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
s'Estret anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
Club Nàutic de la Colònia de Sant Pere marina · 2.4 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind

More places – Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada

Questions

Is Punta de ses Saupes sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind.

Is Punta de ses Saupes sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Punta de ses Saupes?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Punta de ses Saupes?

Seabed: rock. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Can you spend the night at Punta de ses Saupes?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.