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Sardegna · Sant'Antioco island, south-west Sardinia · Sulcis Iglesiente · Sant'Antioco
Coequaddus
also known as Coaquaddus, Spiaggia di Coaquaddus
Nearby Porto Botte 11 km · Is Solinas 12 km · Spiaggia Grande 13 km · Punta Trettu 13 km · Spiaggia La Salina 14 km · Porto Pino 16 km · Funtanamare 28 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
locals call it Ostro, Scirocco, Levante
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
synoptic
Strength
The quiver, in words
8-16 m for a 75 kg rider, reportedly.
Direction to shore
S and SE come in mainly onshore, with Ostro listed as side-on. Levante and Scirocco are the directions that build the useful wave.
Dominant direction
S, SE, E
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan, riders' month69
- Feb, riders' month65
- Mar, riders' month78
- Apr, riders' month73
- May, riders' month59
- Jun77
- Jul77
- Aug69
- Sep, riders' month73
- Oct, riders' month70
- Nov, riders' month69
- Dec, riders' month55
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
- 15Jan16°
- 14Feb15°
- 15Mar15°
- 15Apr16°
- 12May19°
- 14Jun22°
- 14Jul25°
- 14Aug26°
- 14Sep25°
- 13Oct23°
- 15Nov20°
- 14Dec17°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69% | 14.9 kt | NW | 12.5°C | 15.6°C |
| Feb | 65% | 13.8 kt | NW | 12.3°C | 15.1°C |
| Mar | 78% | 15.3 kt | NW | 13.7°C | 15.1°C |
| Apr | 73% | 15.3 kt | NW | 15.4°C | 16.1°C |
| May | 59% | 12.2 kt | NW | 18.8°C | 18.7°C |
| Jun | 77% | 13.9 kt | NW | 23.6°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 77% | 13.8 kt | NW | 27°C | 24.8°C |
| Aug | 69% | 13.5 kt | NW | 26.8°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 73% | 13.9 kt | NNW | 24.5°C | 24.7°C |
| Oct | 70% | 12.7 kt | ESE | 21.8°C | 23.1°C |
| Nov | 69% | 14.6 kt | NW | 17.7°C | 20.1°C |
| Dec | 55% | 13.8 kt | NW | 14.3°C | 17.2°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
A sandy bottom is reported. No reliable standing-depth learning area.
Tides
Kite conditions do not depend on tide; no other local tide constraint is published.
Temperature
25.6°C summer · 14.2°C winter
Wetsuit
Summer is usually boardshorts, rash vest or shorty depending on wind chill; winter and early spring need a full wetsuit, commonly around 4/3 mm.
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
4 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: The beach is large, but the useful kite space is cut down by turbulence, seasonal bathers and the lack of a reserved kite area.
Somewhere else
Porto Botte, 11 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Large sandy bay below cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation. The southern hill creates annoying turbulence, so riders should launch from the more northern part of the beach.
Space
The beach is large, but the useful kite space is cut down by turbulence, seasonal bathers and the lack of a reserved kite area.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Rig and launch on the northern part of the beach; the southern hill makes the air messy.
- Do not bring a first lesson or a first-week rider here.
- Read the local signage before rigging, above all at the edges of the bathing season.
- Bring a wave-capable setup and expect onshore or side-onshore work rather than flat-water cruising.
- Fall back on Punta Trettu, Porto Botte or Is Solinas when Coequaddus is too rough.
- Pack a 4/3 from autumn through spring; winter water is 14.2 C.
Getting there
Airport
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Route
Drive from Cagliari toward Carbonia and Sant'Antioco, then follow local signs for Maladroxia and Coequaddus. A rental car is the practical option for checking Sant'Antioco wave beaches and the nearby Gulf of Palmas spots.
Transfer
90 min
Cost level
medium, higher in July-August
Staying
Sant'Antioco, Calasetta, San Giovanni Suergiu and the Punta Trettu area have the most practical bases for combining Coequaddus with other Sulcis kite spots.
No-wind days
Sant'Antioco beaches, kayaking or canoeing at Coequaddus in calm conditions, Calasetta, Carloforte ferry trips, archaeological sites, coastal walks and Sulcis food/wine.
Photos
FAQ
Is Coequaddus suitable for beginners?
No. Local operators say it is suitable only for experienced riders and is not used for lessons or beginner progression.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Coequaddus?
September to May is the practiced season, since the beach is very crowded in summer.
What is the wind like at Coequaddus?
Southerly, south-easterly and easterly systems (Ostro, Scirocco, Levante) power the spot; the southern hill creates turbulence, so the northern part of the beach is the more usable launch area.
Are there rules or restrictions at Coequaddus?
Kitesurfing is allowed only outside the summer months, and there is no reserved kitesurf area on the beach.
Last updated: August 2026