Platja Fonda
cove · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
Platja Fonda is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
The bay opens towards the south-east (138°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (64°–72°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (104°–196°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Platja de lo Mar-i-cel, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de la Ràpita, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club Nàutic, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de lo Mar-i-cel cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja de la Martinenca cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port industrial d'Alcanar marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Caleta Aquilón cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – la Ràpita
- Platja de lo Mar-i-cel cove
- Platja dels Hortets cove
- Alfaques Bay cove
- Caleta Aquilón cove
Questions
Is Platja Fonda sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja Fonda sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port industrial d'Alcanar, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja Fonda?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja Fonda?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Platja Fonda?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.