Punta Bianca
cove · Corsica
Punta Bianca is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
The nearest town is Galéria.
The bay opens towards the west (263°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante), south-east and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-north-west (240°–300°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 15.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Punta Bianca lies in the protected area Scandola Nature Reserve: 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
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Local rules
- Anchoring by all ships and craft prohibited between sunset and sunrise throughout the reserve's maritime area (except force majeure, state vessels and authorised professional fishermen).
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Marina d'Elbo, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Girolata, 9.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala di Gattaghia, 6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baie de Focolara cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Scandola cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Punta Nera cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Marina d'Elbo cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Baie d'Elbo cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Baie de Solana cove · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Corsica
- Plage de Prunete cove
- Plage du Ruppione cove
- Punta Rossa cove
- Punta di Mignola cove
Questions
Is Punta Bianca sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Gattaghia, 6 NM by sea.
Is Punta Bianca sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Punta Bianca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta Bianca?
Room to anchor: large (about 15.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Punta Bianca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.