Santa Reparata
anchorage · Capo Testa – Capo Testa, 41.238, 9.163 · Sardinia
Santa Reparata is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Capo Testa.
Also known as Capicciolu and Spiaggia Zia Culumba.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (22°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Swell can come in from north to north-east (4°–44°).
- 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
Seabed: posidonia, sand and rock.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Santa Reparata lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Capo Testa - Punta Falcone: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Regulated anchoring (area marked on the nautical chart).
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cave di Età Romana di Capo Testa: 15 min by dinghy
- Capo Testa: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min by dinghy
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: Li Graniti, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Li Graniti, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Punta Contessa, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Capo Testa, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capo Testa cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta Contessa cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Scala di Li Cabaddi anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Spinosa anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Francese cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Rena Bianca anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Capo Testa – Capo Testa, 41.238, 9.163
- Baia La Colba anchorage
- Lu Pruncilvunu cove
Questions
Is Santa Reparata sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Li Graniti, 3.2 NM by sea.
Is Santa Reparata sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Santa Reparata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Santa Reparata?
Seabed: posidonia, sand and rock. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Santa Reparata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.