Foxi Murdegu
cove · Sardinia
Foxi Murdegu is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (115°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west 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 east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south (52°–180°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (43 buildings 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 south wind: Su Sirboni, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Foxi Manna, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Foxi Manna cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala Niedda cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Coccorrocci cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Cala 'e Luas cove · 5 NM by sea
- Su Sirboni cove · 5.6 NM by sea
- Cala Bacu Praidas cove · 6.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Costa Rei cove
- Foxi 'e Sali cove
- Grotta dei Palombi cove
- Grotte di Nettuno marina
Questions
Is Foxi Murdegu sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind.
Is Foxi Murdegu sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Foxi Murdegu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Foxi Murdegu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Foxi Murdegu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.