Spiaggia di Bados
cove · Olbia · Sardinia
Spiaggia di Bados is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Olbia.
It lies in Golfo di Olbia.
The bay opens towards the south-east (138°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.9 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (108°–128°).
- 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 3.6 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.
A few houses ashore (25 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, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sa Marinedda, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pittulongu "Lo Squalo", 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Mare Rocce cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiagge di Cala Banana anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Pittulongu "Lo Squalo" cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Golfo di Olbia cove · 1 NM by sea
- Sa Marinedda port · 1.5 NM by sea
- Olbia Lega Navale Small Marina marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Olbia
- Spiaggia Sos Aranzos cove
- Spiaggia Su Sarrale cove
- Terrata cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Bados sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia di Bados sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sa Marinedda, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Bados?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Bados?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Bados?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.