Putzu Idu
anchorage · Sardinia – 40.029, 8.405 · Sardinia
Putzu Idu is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
Also known as Mandriola.
The bay opens towards the south-west (227°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and 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 west-south-west (196°–244°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (248°–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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 26.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Sa Salina Manna: 17 min on foot
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: Sa Mesa Longa, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sa Rocca Tunda, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Mare Morto, 12.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Spiaggia Abbarossa, 8.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Putzu Idu cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- S'Architteddu cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Matta 'e sa Figu cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Sa Mesa Longa cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Cala Valdaro mooring field · 4.3 NM by sea
- Sa Rocca Tunda anchorage · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia – 40.029, 8.405
- Porto Tramatzu cove
- Punta Aldia Small Marina marina
- Putzu Idu cove
- Sa Mesa Longa cove
Questions
Is Putzu Idu sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Putzu Idu sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Putzu Idu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Putzu Idu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 26.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Putzu Idu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.