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About this spot
Porto Pollo, near Palau in northern Sardinia, is a legendary spot facing the Strait of Bonifacio between Sardinia and Corsica. A narrow sand isthmus connects the mainland to the Isuledda islet and splits the spot into two bays: the western bay is sheltered and flat, the eastern bay is open and wavy. When the Mistral (NW) blows, the strait acts as a wind tunnel and the wind here is much stronger than forecast.
The Mistral (W to NW) is the classic wind: side-onshore on both bays, strong and reliable, especially in spring and autumn; the summer sea breeze (thermally reinforced) works too. Sirocco (SE) brings onshore wind and waves to the eastern bay. Easterly winds are gusty over the land. The bottom is sand with some rocks around the islet; the water deepens moderately. Currents can run between the islands in strong wind.
Several kite schools and centres operate on the isthmus, with parking (paid in season), beach bars and campsites; Palau town is a few minutes away. Warm water June to October. Suited to all levels — flat bay for learning, wavy bay for experienced riders.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 12–30 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- flat, waves, choppy
- Depth
- Shelves to moderate depth
- Seabed
- sand, rocks around the islet
- Skill
- beginner, intermediate, expert
- Beginners
- Beginner friendly
- Wind range
- 12 kn – 30 kn
Access & parking
Porto Pollo / Isuledda, ~5 km from Palau, north Sardinia.
Parking: Paid parking at the isthmus in season.
Amenities
- Kite schools & centres
- Beach bars & campsites
- Palau town nearby
Needs local verification: Details compiled from general sources and not yet confirmed by local riders — check launch, parking and current rules on site. No spot-specific webcam verified; links go to Windy's nearby cams and wind map.
Local hazards
- Mistral much stronger than forecast (strait venturi)
- Currents between the islands
- Rocks around the islet
- Crowded isthmus in summer