Scala di Li Cabaddi
anchorage · Santa Teresa Gallura · Sardinia
Scala di Li Cabaddi is an anchorage on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Santa Teresa Gallura.
The bay opens towards the north-west (309°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, 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 west.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (12°–16°).
Swell can come in from west to north (268°–352°).
- 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 8.9 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
Scala di Li Cabaddi lies in the protected area Area Marina Protetta Capo Testa - Punta Falcone: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Regulated anchoring (area marked on the nautical chart).
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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: Li Graniti, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Li Graniti, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Punta Contessa, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Capo Testa, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Capo Testa, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Capo Testa, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Contessa cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Capo Testa cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Santa Reparata anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Rena Bianca anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Spinosa anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Santa Teresa Gallura (marina di Longonsardo) marina · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Santa Teresa Gallura
- Santa Teresa di Gallura Harbour marina
- Punta Contessa cove
Questions
Is Scala di Li Cabaddi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Li Graniti, 3.6 NM by sea.
Is Scala di Li Cabaddi sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Scala di Li Cabaddi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Scala di Li Cabaddi?
Room to anchor: large (about 8.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Scala di Li Cabaddi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.