Month-by-Month
May - June: Sweet Spot
May and June offer Sardinia at its finest. The Costa Smeralda's impossibly clear water is uncrowded, marina prices are pre-peak, and the Maestrale blows in predictable 3-5 day cycles with good sailing windows between.
September: The Best Month
September is widely considered Sardinia's finest sailing month. Crowds thin dramatically after August, the Maestrale eases, temperatures remain at 26-28C, and the water is at its warmest. Porto Cervo's yacht scene is still active without the August crush.
Sardinia's Sailing Highlights
La Maddalena Archipelago: 62 islands of pink granite forming a stunning national park. The channel between La Maddalena and Caprera is one of the most beautiful sailing passages in the Mediterranean.
Costa Smeralda: The glamorous northeast coast centred on Porto Cervo. The water colour and anchorages at Golfo di Pevero are genuinely extraordinary.
Charter Costs
A 44ft monohull in peak season (July-August) costs $3,200-$5,500/week bareboat from Cagliari or Olbia. Shoulder season (May-June, September) runs $2,200-$3,800/week.