Pittulongu "Lo Squalo"
cove · Olbia · Sardinia
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Pittulongu "Lo Squalo" is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Olbia.
It lies in Golfo di Olbia.
Also known as Pittulongu.
The bay opens towards the east (96°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-south-east (68°–112°).
- 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (119 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-east wind: Spiaggia Mare Rocce, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Li Cuncheddi, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sa Marinedda, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Golfo di Olbia cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Mare Rocce cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Bados cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Sa Marinedda port · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiagge di Cala Banana anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Olbia Lega Navale Small Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Olbia
- Spiaggia Poltu Manzu cove
- Li Cuncheddi cove
- Spiagge di Cala Banana anchorage
- Lido del Sole marina
Questions
Is Pittulongu "Lo Squalo" sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Pittulongu "Lo Squalo" sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sa Marinedda, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pittulongu "Lo Squalo"?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pittulongu "Lo Squalo"?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Pittulongu "Lo Squalo"?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.