Spiaggia di Torregaveta
cove · Monte di Procida · Campania
Spiaggia di Torregaveta is a cove on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Monte di Procida.
Also known as Torregaveta.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (288°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north (216°–356°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (41 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torregaveta: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Cappella: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 38 min on foot
- Naples National Archaeological Museum: 56 min by public transport (4)
- Venus Callipyge: 56 min by public transport (4)
- Farnese Bull: 56 min by public transport (4)
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: Acquamorta Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Acquamorta Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Chiaia dei Porci, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Procida Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Procida Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Acquamorta Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Chiaia dei Porci cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Acquamorta Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Procida Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Punta di Pioppeto cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Chiaiolella Marina marina · 3 NM by sea
- Capo Bove cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Monte di Procida
- Acquamorta Marina marina
- Chiaia dei Porci cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Torregaveta sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Acquamorta Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Torregaveta sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Torregaveta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Torregaveta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Torregaveta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.