Spiaggia di monte di rena
cove · La Maddalena · Sardinia
Spiaggia di monte di rena is a cove on the island of La Maddalena, in the Sardinia cruising area.
The nearest town is La Maddalena.
La Maddalena is part of the Maddalena archipelago.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (348°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.5 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (340°–344°).
Swell can come in from north to north (356°–4°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 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
Spiaggia di monte di rena lies in the protected area Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
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.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park: 18 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: Spiaggia del morto, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Stagno Torto, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala di Santa Maria, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Stagno Torto marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dello Strangolato cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala Capo Ferrari cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del morto cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Cala Zerri cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Bassa Trinita cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – La Maddalena
- Incrociatore Roma marina
- Spiaggia del Nautico cove
- Stagno Torto marina
- Padule cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di monte di rena sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiaggia del morto, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di monte di rena sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di monte di rena?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di monte di rena?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di monte di rena?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.