Badesi Sassari

The Li Mindi spot is located on the large bay of Badesi, generally oriented east-west, facing the Gulf of Asinara. The Maestrale (NW) wind is the dominant regime and arrives here side-shore to side-on-shore from the right, providing good safety conditions and a large drift area along the beach. West sector winds (W) also come in well, always with a comfortable orientation for going upwind.

The beach is wide, with plenty of space to rig and launch kites. The sand is fine to medium, without annoying pebbles for walking barefoot. There is a dedicated kite zone on this stretch of coast, connected to the kitesurfing schools in Badesi, which facilitates the organization of launches and landings during the season. It is advisable to stay within this marked area to avoid disturbing bathers in summer and to benefit from potential assistance from the schools.

Launching is done directly into the wind, in an area where the bottom remains shallow for several dozen meters. You can stand for a long time, which is reassuring for progressing riders and practical for helping a beginner manage their kite at the shore. Further offshore, the depth increases gradually and the water surface becomes more formed with the established wind.

In moderate wind, the water surface is often in chop with regular chop, especially in the area of the strongest wind. When the Maestrale strengthens or a west-northwest swell comes in, waves form all along the shore, with cleaner sets on certain sandbanks. In these conditions, the spot becomes very interesting for surfkite, but requires more technique for passing the bar and maneuvers near the shore.

There are no major obstacles directly in front of the beach, but one must remain attentive to the drift along the coast and the potential presence of marked swimming areas in high season. Local schools often organize navigation on a specific stretch of the beach, with an implicit channel for launching in front of the kite zone. In winter and off-season, the beach is much freer, but the sea can be stronger with powerful waves when a depression passes offshore.

The large available space, the generally side wind direction, and the bottom configuration make Li Mindi an accessible spot, especially for those who already have the basics of water start and going upwind. In heavy swell or very strong wind, the spot becomes more challenging and is better suited for intermediate to advanced riders.