Porticciolo S Vuto
marina · Polignano a Mare · Apulia and Salento
Porticciolo S Vuto is a marina on the coast of Apulia and Salento.
The nearest town is Polignano a Mare.
Also known as San Vito and Grotta di San Vito.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to south-east (316°–124°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La colonna) 60 m away
- Parking 70 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Ponte Marina marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Porto Cavallo cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Lido Paura cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Porto storico di pescatori - Cala Paura marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Lama Monachile marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Calarena cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Apulia and Salento by wind
More places – Polignano a Mare
Questions
Is Porticciolo S Vuto sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Porticciolo S Vuto sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Ponte Marina, 0.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo S Vuto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo S Vuto?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.