les Bocasses
cove · Deltebre · Costa Dorada
les Bocasses is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Deltebre.
It lies in Alfaques Bay.
The bay opens towards the west (262°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.7 NM of open water towards the west.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: la Guinea, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Tora dels Pins, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: la Guinea, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Platja del Trabucador, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja del Trabucador cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- la Guinea cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- el Pinyon cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Alfaques Bay cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Tora dels Pins cove · 8.7 NM by sea
- Port de la Ràpita marina · 9.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Deltebre
- Port Petit marina
- les Avellanes cove
Questions
Is les Bocasses sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is la Guinea, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is les Bocasses sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at les Bocasses?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at les Bocasses?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at les Bocasses?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.