Alfaques Bay
cove · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
Alfaques Bay is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
The bay opens towards the south (175°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.1 NM of open water towards the south-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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
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: el Pinyon, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: les Bocasses, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: les Bocasses, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: les Bocasses, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Tora dels Pins, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: la Guinea, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- el Pinyon cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- la Guinea cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- les Bocasses cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Platja del Trabucador cove · 3 NM by sea
- Tora dels Pins cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Port de la Ràpita marina · 6.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – la Ràpita
- Platja dels Hortets cove
- Platja Fonda cove
- Caleta Aquilón cove
- Club Nàutic marina
Questions
Is Alfaques Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Alfaques Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is les Bocasses, 2.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Alfaques Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Alfaques Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Alfaques Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.