Spiaggetta di Figarolo
cove · Isola di Figarolo · Sardinia
Spiaggetta di Figarolo is a cove on the island of Isola di Figarolo, in the Sardinia cruising area.
The nearest town is Golfo Aranci.
It lies in Golfo di Olbia.
The bay opens towards the south-east (132°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.2 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (92°–120°).
- 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
Seabed: posidonia and sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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-east wind: Cala Moresca, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Golfo Aranci Small Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala del Sonno, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia Sos Aranzos, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Sassari, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia di Baia Caddinas, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Moresca cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Golfo Aranci Small Marina marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Baia Caddinas cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Prima Spiaggia anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- Baia Caddinas Small Marina marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Greca cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Isola di Figarolo
- Punta Molara cove
- Sa Colonia anchorage
- Spiaggia Liscia Ruja cove
- Spiaggia di li saldi cove
Questions
Is Spiaggetta di Figarolo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggetta di Figarolo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala del Sonno, 4.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggetta di Figarolo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggetta di Figarolo?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggetta di Figarolo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.