Spiaggia di Portopaglietto
cove · Portoscuso · Sardinia
Spiaggia di Portopaglietto is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Portoscuso.
Also known as Grotta Punta Niedda.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (202°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (168°–172°).
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (176°–200°).
- 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 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 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.
A few houses ashore (67 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Portescusi/Portoscuso: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
- Torre Spagnola: 17 min by dinghy
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, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Portovesme, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Tacche Bianche, 4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Villamarina Small Marina, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Portoscuso Marina marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Portovesme port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Sa Crobettana cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Villamarina Small Marina marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- La Spiaggetta cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia de La Punta cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Portoscuso
- Portovesme port
- Sa Crobettana cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Portopaglietto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia di Portopaglietto sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portovesme, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Portopaglietto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.