I Delfini
cove · La Maddalena · Sardinia
I Delfini is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is La Maddalena.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (342°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (8°–24°).
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (28°–32°).
- 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 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Punta Sardegna Lighthouse: 13 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: Cala Nido d'Aquila Small Harbour, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Nido d'Aquila Small Harbour, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala di Trana, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Francese, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Trana cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Nido d'Aquila Small Harbour marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Francese anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Talmone cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Granara anchorage · 1.5 NM by sea
- Marina di Punta Sardegna marina · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – La Maddalena
- Cala di Trana cove
- Golfo delle Saline cove
- L'Isuledda cove
- La Baia di Nelson cove
Questions
Is I Delfini sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Nido d'Aquila Small Harbour, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is I Delfini sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at I Delfini?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at I Delfini?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.