Spiaggia Su Sarrale
cove · Olbia · Sardinia
Spiaggia Su Sarrale is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Olbia.
It lies in Golfo di Olbia.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (347°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.1 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (28°–32°).
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (0°–24°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
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.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 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: Olbia Lega Navale Small Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia Mare Rocce, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lido del Sole, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sa Marinedda, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Li Cuncheddi cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Poltu Manzu cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Sa Marinedda port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Lido del Sole marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Olbia Lega Navale Small Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Poltu Casu cove · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Olbia
- Spiaggia Mare Rocce cove
- Spiaggia Sos Aranzos cove
- Spiaggia di Bados cove
- Terrata cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia Su Sarrale sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Olbia Lega Navale Small Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia Su Sarrale sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Su Sarrale?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Su Sarrale?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Su Sarrale?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.