Cala Pischina
cove · Rena Majori · Sardinia
Cala Pischina is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Rena Majori.
It lies in Gulf of Asinara.
The bay opens towards the north-west (314°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north (272°–356°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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 north wind: Lu Pultiddolu, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Rena di Matteu, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di li saldi, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Spinosa, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia La Colba, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Rena di Matteu cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Rena Majore cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- La Liccia cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Rena Majori cove · 1 NM by sea
- Lu Pultiddolu cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Monti Biancu cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Rena Majori
- La Liccia cove
- Rena Majore cove
Questions
Is Cala Pischina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lu Pultiddolu, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Cala Pischina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Pischina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Pischina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 3.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Pischina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.