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Sardegna · Sinis peninsula, west Sardinia · Aristanis/Oristano · Putzu Idu
Capo Mannu
also known as Capo Mannu Point, La Punta
Nearby Funtana Meiga 9 km · Stagno di Mistras 16 km · Torre Grande 17 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
Maestrale can blow from early morning; no daily thermal onset is published.
The wind
locals call it Maestrale, Tramontana
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
synoptic
fills in: Maestrale can blow from early morning; no daily thermal onset is published.
Typical strength
Maestrale is reported typically 20-40 knots in summer; no independent long-term kite-day wind range is published.
The quiver, in words
Indicative for a 75-85 kg rider on a strapless wave board, derived from the 20-40 kt Maestrale range and not from local logs: 7 m on a standard 25-30 kt day, 5-6 m once it is over 30, 9 m only on the light 18-20 kt edge. Nobody rigs big here.
Direction to shore
Maestrale and NW are sideshore on starboard tack. N is side-off, harder and gustier. Powerful open-water terrain with sudden gusts.
Dominant direction
NW, N
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan48
- Feb41
- Mar58
- Apr51
- May, riders' month39
- Jun, riders' month51
- Jul, riders' month52
- Aug, riders' month44
- Sep, riders' month49
- Oct, riders' month41
- Nov50
- Dec42
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
- 12Jan15°
- 11Feb15°
- 13Mar15°
- 13Apr16°
- 11May19°
- 11Jun23°
- 12Jul25°
- 12Aug26°
- 12Sep24°
- 10Oct22°
- 12Nov20°
- 12Dec17°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 12.1 kt | NNW | 10.8°C | 15.2°C |
| Feb | 41% | 11.4 kt | NNW | 11°C | 14.6°C |
| Mar | 58% | 12.7 kt | ESE | 12.8°C | 15.2°C |
| Apr | 51% | 13.1 kt | NW | 14.8°C | 16.3°C |
| May | 39% | 10.6 kt | NNW | 18.6°C | 18.9°C |
| Jun | 51% | 11.4 kt | NNW | 23.7°C | 22.7°C |
| Jul | 52% | 11.9 kt | NNW | 26.4°C | 25.1°C |
| Aug | 44% | 11.8 kt | NNW | 26°C | 25.7°C |
| Sep | 49% | 11.7 kt | NNW | 23.4°C | 23.8°C |
| Oct | 41% | 10.3 kt | ESE | 20.5°C | 22.3°C |
| Nov | 50% | 12.4 kt | NW | 16.2°C | 19.9°C |
| Dec | 42% | 12 kt | NW | 12.6°C | 16.7°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
sea
Standing depth
Nothing to stand on. There is no beach at the cape: the entry crosses sharp rock and you are out of your depth within a few metres, over a rock point break with tide-set shallow banks close to shore. Booties for the entry. No measured depth.
Tides
Higher water reportedly makes the entry at La Punta easier, and the shallow banks near the shore move with it. No kite-specific tidal window is published, and the range in this part of Sardinia is small.
Temperature
25.3°C summer · 14.6°C winter
Wetsuit
Rash vest or a thin summer suit in summer, a full wetsuit in winter. Late-August water at Capo Mannu is around 25 C mean for the date, and the nearby Sinis waters run 13-14 C near early March.
Currents
Strong current in big swell, running along the shore and setting off the point; it is physically demanding here and at nearby Sa Mesa Longa, and it is what turns a lost board into a long swim.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
3 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: very limited and rocky at the point; use a nearby beach launch only when conditions and rules allow
Somewhere else
Funtana Meiga, 9 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
The cape itself is a rocky entry with no normal beach. Many kiters launch from Putzu Idu, about 1 km downwind, and approach from the sea.
Space
very limited and rocky at the point; use a nearby beach launch only when conditions and rules allow
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Do not launch at the point unless rocky expert entries and exits are routine for you.
- Check whether Putzu Idu or another nearby beach is the practical launch that day; it is about 1 km downwind.
- Wait out several days of strong NW if you want real Capo Mannu wave quality.
- Give the surfers and windsurfers a wide berth, and leave Mini Capo alone: it is for surfers.
- Bring water, a repair kit and a shore contact, because services and formal rescue at the cape are unconfirmed.
- Higher tide reportedly makes the entry at La Punta easier.
- Wear booties. The entry is over sharp rock and the urchins are part of the deal.
- Sea emergencies in Italy go to 1530; there is no rescue cover at the cape itself.
Getting there
Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Route
Drive to Oristano/Cabras and continue north-west through the Sinis toward Putzu Idu, Mandriola or Capo Mannu; a car is required for boards, forecast chasing and remote access.
Transfer
100 min
Cost level
medium, higher in July-August
Staying
Use Putzu Idu, Mandriola, San Vero Milis, Cabras, Torre Grande or Oristano; no services are noted at the cape itself, so nearby villages are the practical base.
No-wind days
Surf watching, Sa Mesa Longa, Putzu Idu beaches, Sinis coast, Tharros, Cabras wetlands, Oristano and coastal hikes.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Capo Mannu?
May to October is the listed season, with June-September summer Maestrale considered optimal; good wave conditions typically follow several days of strong NW wind.
Is Capo Mannu suitable for beginners?
No, it is expert-only terrain with rocky entry, powerful waves and no normal sandy beach at the break itself.
What is the wind like?
Maestrale is reported typically 20-40 knots in summer, sideshore on starboard tack, while N wind is side-off and more gusty and difficult.
What hazards should riders know about?
Rocks, powerful waves up to 4-5 m, strong current in big swell and no formal rescue organization make this a serious, self-sufficient session.
Where do riders typically launch?
Because the cape itself has rocky entry and no beach, many kiters launch from Putzu Idu about 1 km downwind and approach from the water.
Last updated: August 2026