Punta Molentis

mooring field · Villasimius · Sardinia

Punta Molentis is a mooring field on the coast of Sardinia.

The nearest town is Villasimius.

The bay opens towards the south (188°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.

No shelter in south and south-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.

Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (160°–192°).

Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (208°–212°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Punta Molentis for your arrival

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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: medium (about 6.6 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Punta Molentis lies in the protected area Zona di Protezione Speciale Punta Molentis: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

Nearest services:

Gavitelli di ormeggio Punta Molentis (NOL_20-27) · up to 24 m · Book online at www.ampcapocarbonara.it

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

In south-east wind: Marina di Villasimius, 5.3 NM by sea.
In south wind: Marina di Villasimius, 5.3 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Porto Giunco, 1.6 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Porto Luna cove · 0.5 NM by sea
spiaggia di Is Traias cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Spiaggia di Villasimius cove · 1 NM by sea
Spiaggia di Porto Giunco anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
Spiaggia di Capo Carbonara - Cava Usai cove · 2 NM by sea
Isola dei Cavoli mooring field · 2.6 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Sardinia by wind

More places – Villasimius

Questions

Is Punta Molentis sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Punta Molentis sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Villasimius, 5.3 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at Punta Molentis?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Punta Molentis?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.6 ha).

Can you spend the night at Punta Molentis?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.