Spiaggia Bianca
cove · Golfo Aranci · Sardinia
Spiaggia Bianca is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Golfo Aranci.
It lies in Golfo di Olbia.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (149°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.1 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (124°–152°).
Swell can come in from south to south (176°–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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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 east wind: Golfo Aranci Small Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala del Sonno, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia Sos Aranzos, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Sassari, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Sassari cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta Pedrosa cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Terrata cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Sos Aranzos cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Baia Caddinas Small Marina marina · 1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Baia Caddinas cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Golfo Aranci
- Marinella Yacht Club Small Marina marina
- Prima Spiaggia anchorage
- Spiaggia di Baia Caddinas cove
- Baia Caddinas Small Marina marina
Questions
Is Spiaggia Bianca sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia Bianca sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala del Sonno, 5.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Bianca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Bianca?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Bianca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.