Santa Reparata
cove · Capo Testa – Capo Testa, 41.230, 9.166 · Sardinia
Santa Reparata is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Capo Testa.
It lies in Gulf of Asinara.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (239°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west (208°–276°).
- 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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
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.
Regulated anchoring (area marked on the nautical chart).
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (26 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lu Brandali nuragic complex: 25 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Cala Spinosa, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Spinosa, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Spinosa, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia La Colba, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia La Colba anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Poltu Pitrosu cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Capannaccia cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Li Graniti cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Lu Pruncilvunu cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala di l'ea cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Capo Testa – Capo Testa, 41.230, 9.166
- Poltu Pitrosu cove
- Capo Testa cove
- Capannaccia cove
- Li Graniti cove
Questions
Is Santa Reparata sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Santa Reparata?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
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.