Portoscuso Marina
marina · Portoscuso · Sardinia
Portoscuso Marina is a marina on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Portoscuso.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.9 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (156°–220°).
Swell can come in from west to west (268°–272°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Spagnola: 16 min on foot
- Portescusi/Portoscuso: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Nautilus) 210 m away
- Supermarket (Cash and Carry) 610 m away
- Bus (Portoscuso Via Palermo) 540 m away
- Parking 180 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Portovesme, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Portovesme, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Tacche Bianche, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Villamarina Small Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Spiaggia di Portopaglietto, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Portovesme port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Portopaglietto cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Villamarina Small Marina marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Sa Crobettana cove · 3 NM by sea
- La Spiaggetta cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia de La Punta cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Portoscuso
- Portovesme port
- Sa Crobettana cove
Questions
Is Portoscuso Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Portoscuso Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portovesme, 0.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Portoscuso Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Portoscuso Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.