Torre di Bari
cove · Sardinia
Torre di Bari is a cove on the coast of Sardinia.
The nearest town is Bari Sardo.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (116°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (44°–48°).
Swell can come in from north-east to south (52°–184°).
- 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 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (49 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
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: Marina near Su Poboru, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina near Su Poboru, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Arbatax Marina, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Arbatax Marina, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Caletta di Cea, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Caletta di Cea, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caletta S'abba 'e s'Ulimu cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Caletta di Cea cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Baia Cea cove · 3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Diego cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Musculedda cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Cala Bacu Praidas cove · 4.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind
More places – Sardinia
- Su cungiau de Gerrusso cove
- Villaggio Colostrai cove
- Àcua Durci cove
Questions
Is Torre di Bari sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Su Poboru, 5.6 NM by sea.
Is Torre di Bari sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Arbatax Marina, 7.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Torre di Bari?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Torre di Bari?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Torre di Bari?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.