Porto Brandinchi
anchorage · Sardinia
Porto Brandinchi is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
Also known as Cala Brandinchi and Spiaggia Salina Bamba.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–108°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (112°–116°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 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: Baia Salinedda, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: San Teodoro Small Marina, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta Aldia Small Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta Aldia Small Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia Salinedda anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lu Impostu anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Punta Aldia Small Marina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- San Teodoro Small Marina marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Capo Coda Cavallo anchorage · 4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia delle Farfalle cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Perd'è Sali marina
- Pischeredda cove
- Porto Ferro cove
- Porto Managu cove
Questions
Is Porto Brandinchi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Brandinchi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta Aldia Small Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Porto Brandinchi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Porto Brandinchi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Porto Brandinchi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.