Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Italy |
Next Big City |
Cagliari |
Next Town |
Sant Antioco, Torre Cannai |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Small waves and chop. With 5+ Bft and S to SE wind it is nice for wave riding. Due to limited space it is not possible for more then 4-5 kiters to kite.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Small, sandy beach. Rocks on both sides.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorty |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Water 15°C and air 10-18 in winter; you need a 5 mm wetsuit, shoes and gloves in January and February. In the other season 3-2 mm wetsuit with short arms. May to August only shorts and lycra. All year round surfing possible.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SE, SSE, S |
Main Direction: |
N, SE, NW |
Good with S to SE winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
No walk |
Drive west from Cagliari to Sant' Antioco. Either along the south coast via Pula or via Carbonia, then to Sant' Antioco. Once you passed the bridge onto the island, drive south until you get to Coequaddus. Park on the beach.
Extra information
During summer season (June to September) kitesurfing is forbidden, then you have to go to Porto Botte.
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