Spiaggia l'Occhiale
cove · Tropea · Calabria
Spiaggia l'Occhiale is a cove on the coast of Calabria.
The nearest town is Tropea.
Also known as Spiaggia della Mandorla and Grotta dello Scheletro.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (344°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to east-north-east (272°–60°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (32 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vulcano: 29 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 wind: Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Riaci cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Santa Maria dell'Isola cove · 1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Vardanello anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- Tropea Marina marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Michelino cove · 2 NM by sea
- Torre marino cove · 2.6 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Calabria by wind
More places – Tropea
- Grotticelle cove
- Spiaggia di Riaci cove
- Tonicello cove
- Torre marino cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia l'Occhiale sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tropea Marina, 1.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia l'Occhiale sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia l'Occhiale?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia l'Occhiale?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia l'Occhiale?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.