Mini Capo

San Vero Milis · Sardinia · Italy

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An A-frame over rock just east of Capo Mannu, in the bay of Mandriola. It needs a solid north-west swell and then holds a lot of size. Powerful and competitive.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Packed
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a step-up.

When it works

✓ A 2–3.5 m north-west swell with a north to east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Swell under about 1.5 m, and south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips
  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Local tips

Works when Capo Mannu is maxing out. Strong currents on big days; know your limits.

Getting there

From the village of Mandriola walk or drive towards Capo Mannu; Mini Capo is in front of the Mandriola bay.

Travel notes

How often it works
Needs a bigger swell than its neighbours; breaks regularly in winter storms. Mistral (north-west) storms send the swell; it works through autumn, winter and spring and is mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Very crowded and competitive on good days; a strong local crew.
Camping and vans
Agricampeggio Murtas is about 7.5 km away and Camping Is Aruttas about 9 km away. Nearest campsite about 7.5 km away.
Facilities
Bars and restaurants in Mandriola and Putzu Idu.
Water quality
The EU bathing site at Mandriola–La Baia Blu was rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–NW best, S–NNW works
Size
1.8–3.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.3 m, holds to 5 m
Period
7 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NW–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSW (205°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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