Coaquaddus
cove · Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco · Sardinia
Coaquaddus is a cove on the island of Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco, in the Sardinia cruising area.
The nearest town is Sant'Antioco.
It lies in Golfo di Palmas.
Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco is part of the Archipelago of Sulcis.
Also known as Spiaggia di Coaquaddus.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (116°).
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 south-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south (48°–172°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 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 north wind: Turri, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Su Portu de Su Trigu, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina, 6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Sant'Antioco Small Marina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sant'Antioco Small Marina, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Turri cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Maladroxia cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Sant'Antioco Small Marina marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Porto Ponte Romano Harbour marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Su Portu de Su Trigu cove · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco
- Porto de s'Acqua sa Canna port
- Calasetta Marina marina
- Turri cove
- Cala Lunga port
Questions
Is Coaquaddus sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Turri, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Coaquaddus sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina, 6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Coaquaddus?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Coaquaddus?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Coaquaddus?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.