Playa Iguazú
cove · La Rábita · Almería
Playa Iguazú is a cove on the coast of Almería.
The nearest town is La Rábita.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (164°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (92°–240°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre de Huarea: 17 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: La Rábita, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Los Muertos cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- La Rábita cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Playa de la Barbacoa cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Playa El Ruso cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Guainos Bajo cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Cala Chilches cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Almería by wind
More places – La Rábita
- La Rábita cove
- Playa El Ruso cove
Questions
Is Playa Iguazú sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Playa Iguazú sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Playa Iguazú?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Playa Iguazú?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Playa Iguazú?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.