Ciraccio
cove · Procida · Campania
Ciraccio is a cove on the island of Procida, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Procida.
Procida is part of the Phlegraean Islands.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (297°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-west (268°–340°).
- 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 7.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Ciraccio lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (155 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 wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Chiaiolella Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ciracciello cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala del Pozzo Vecchio cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Capo Bove cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Chiaiolella Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Punta di Pioppeto cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Golfo di Genito cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Procida
- Chiaia cove
- Chiaiolella Marina marina
- Punta di Pioppeto cove
- Punta Pizzaco cove
Questions
Is Ciraccio sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Chiaiolella Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Ciraccio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ciraccio?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ciraccio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Ciraccio?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.