Cala Forn
cove · l'Ametlla de Mar · Costa Dorada
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Cala Forn is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is l'Ametlla de Mar.
It lies in Gulf of San Jorge.
Also known as Platja de Cala Forn.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (121°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-west (48°–200°).
- 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 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (10 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castell de Sant Jordi d'Alfama: 15 min by dinghy
- Museu de Ceràmica Popular: 15 min by dinghy
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: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Vidre cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala Mosques cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Platja de Sant Jordi cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala lo Ribellet cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Nova cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – l'Ametlla de Mar
- Cala Vidre cove
- Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar marina
Questions
Is Cala Forn sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Cala Forn sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sant Jordi d'Alfama, 0.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Forn?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Forn?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Forn?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.