Porto Conte
cove · Sardinia
Porto Conte is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Maristella.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (247°).
Almost circular gulf, a true natural harbour near Alghero: sand with good holding that holds even in a strong mistral, only the libeccio raises a surge; base for Capo Caccia.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (208°–232°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 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.
Protected area and seagrass
Porto Conte lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Capo Caccia - Isola Piana: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 south wind: Porto Conte Small Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Tramariglio, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Tramariglio, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Tramariglio, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Conte Small Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Baia delle ninfee cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Tramariglio anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Dragunara marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala della Calcina anchorage · 2 NM by sea
- Cala Cocuzza cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Piscinnì cove
- Poltu Quatu marina
- Porto Ponte Romano Harbour marina
- Porto Sattonaera anchorage
Questions
Is Porto Conte sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Conte sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Porto Conte?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Porto Conte?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Porto Conte?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.