Cala di Pedralonga
cove · Sardinia
Cala di Pedralonga is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Baunei.
Also known as Pozzo Della Felpa K1600.
The bay opens towards the east (96°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-south-east (32°–164°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 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 wind: Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Fenile cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Santa Maria Navarrese cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Santa Maria Navarrese Marina marina · 3 NM by sea
- Isola dell'Ogliastra anchorage · 3.1 NM by sea
- Arbatax Marina marina · 5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Riva di Ponente anchorage · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Cala del Turco cove
- Cala del Vino cove
- Cala di Tremolia cove
- Caletta de Arci cove
Questions
Is Cala di Pedralonga sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
Is Cala di Pedralonga sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Santa Maria Navarrese Marina, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala di Pedralonga?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala di Pedralonga?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala di Pedralonga?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.