spiaggia di Ampurias
cove · Lu Bagnu · Sardinia
spiaggia di Ampurias is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Lu Bagnu.
It lies in Gulf of Asinara.
The bay opens towards the north-west (323°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-east (244°–48°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (86 buildings 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: Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Lu Bagnu cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia delle Celestine cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Castelsardo Marina marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cantareddi cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Baia Ostina cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Li Cantareddi cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Lu Bagnu
Questions
Is spiaggia di Ampurias sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Castelsardo Marina, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is spiaggia di Ampurias sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at spiaggia di Ampurias?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at spiaggia di Ampurias?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at spiaggia di Ampurias?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.