el Pinyon
cove · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
el Pinyon is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
It lies in Alfaques Bay.
The bay opens towards the south (169°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.7 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (232°–236°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4.3 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 east wind: les Bocasses, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: les Bocasses, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: les Bocasses, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Tora dels Pins, 7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: la Guinea, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- la Guinea cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Alfaques Bay cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- les Bocasses cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Platja del Trabucador cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Tora dels Pins cove · 7 NM by sea
- Port de la Ràpita marina · 7.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – la Ràpita
- Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) anchorage
- Tora dels Pins cove
- la Guinea cove
Questions
Is el Pinyon sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is el Pinyon sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is les Bocasses, 1.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at el Pinyon?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at el Pinyon?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at el Pinyon?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.