Chiaia
cove · Procida · Campania
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Chiaia is a cove on the island of Procida, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Procida.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Procida is part of the Phlegraean Islands.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (118°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 17.7 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (80°–160°).
- 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 5.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 31.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Chiaia lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (82 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Procida Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Procida Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Procida Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta di Pioppeto, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Pizzaco cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta di Pioppeto cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Golfo di Genito cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Punta di Mezzogiorno cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Procida Marina marina · 2.6 NM by sea
- Acquamorta Marina marina · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Procida
- Procida Marina marina
- Cala del Pozzo Vecchio cove
- Chiaiolella Marina marina
- Ciraccio cove
Questions
Is Chiaia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Chiaia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Procida Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Chiaia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Chiaia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 31.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Chiaia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.