Spiagge di Cala Banana
anchorage · Olbia · Sardinia
Spiagge di Cala Banana is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Olbia.
It lies in Golfo di Olbia.
Also known as Nodu Pianu and Spiagge di Nodu Pianu.
The bay opens towards the south (171°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.
No shelter in south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.1 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-west (144°–204°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 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 east wind: Li Cuncheddi, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sa Marinedda, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pittulongu "Lo Squalo", 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Bados, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Bados cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Mare Rocce cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Pittulongu "Lo Squalo" cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Golfo di Olbia cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Sos Aranzos cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Sa Marinedda port · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Olbia
- Li Cuncheddi cove
- Pittulongu "Lo Squalo" cove
- Lido del Sole marina
- Olbia Lega Navale Small Marina marina
Questions
Is Spiagge di Cala Banana sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiagge di Cala Banana sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sa Marinedda, 1.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiagge di Cala Banana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiagge di Cala Banana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiagge di Cala Banana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.