Località Cala Sinzias
cove · Sardinia
Località Cala Sinzias is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest settlement is Cala Sinzias.
The bay opens towards the east (82°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (20°–144°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (33 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Cala Sinzias: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 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: Spiagge San Pietro, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Burroni, 9.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Burroni, 9.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Villasimius, 10 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Sa Fugu, 8.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiagge San Pietro cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Sant'Elmo cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Località Su Cannisoni cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Costa Rei cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Cala Pira anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Punta Molentis mooring field · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- La Spiaggetta cove
- Li Mindi cove
- Località Su Cannisoni cove
- Oasi # 2 cove
Questions
Is Località Cala Sinzias sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiagge San Pietro, 0.3 NM by sea.
Is Località Cala Sinzias sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Villasimius, 10 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Località Cala Sinzias?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Località Cala Sinzias?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Località Cala Sinzias?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.