Mini Capo
Capo Mannu's little brother, with friendlier waves in the same bay.
Mini Capo breaks inside the Capo Mannu bay, more sheltered from the swell. With a medium maestrale it gives softer lefts and rights than its neighbour.
It's the option for those not yet ready for Capo Mannu, or for days when it's too big.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | SE, E |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | October to May |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard, fish or funboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Mini Capo
The water is around 14 °C in winter and 24 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonFor water from 17 °C.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonRock or urchins on the bottom: protect your feet going in and out.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
A present local crew; more relaxed than Capo Mannu.
Surfing style
Short, manageable reef waves.
Hazards
Rock and sea urchins.
Map
Other spots nearby
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The Mediterranean's big wave: a powerful reef right below the Sinis headland.
Buggerru (Sud Sardegna)
An old mining village in the south-west with reefs that hold the maestrale.
Sassari
A bay of reddish sand between watchtowers, north of Alghero.
Cagliari
Cagliari's big city beach, with soft waves when the scirocco blows.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.