Baia Ostina
cove · Castelsardo · Sardinia
Baia Ostina is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Castelsardo.
It lies in Gulf of Asinara.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (348°).
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 east-north-east (276°–64°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (44 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Terrabianca: 27 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 north wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cantareddi, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cantareddi cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- La Ciaccia cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Castelsardo Marina marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- spiaggia di Ampurias cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lu Bagnu cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia delle Celestine cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Castelsardo
- Castelsardo Marina marina
- Cantareddi cove
Questions
Is Baia Ostina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Castelsardo Marina, 1.9 NM by sea.
Is Baia Ostina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Baia Ostina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia Ostina?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baia Ostina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.