Gruda
cove · Calabria
Gruda is a cove on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Spropoli.
The bay opens towards the south (176°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 (100°–256°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
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: Spropoli, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pantano Grande, 6.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spropoli cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Sinnero cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Galati cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Spatolicchi cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Brancaleone-Marina cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Brancaleone cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Calabria
- Cariati marina
- Galati cove
- Marina di Belvedere cove
- Marina di Roseto Capo Spulico cove
Questions
Is Gruda sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Gruda sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Gruda?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Gruda?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Gruda?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.