Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage)
anchorage · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
Also known as Port industrial d'Alcanar.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (74°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.1 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east (56°–80°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (116°–120°).
- 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 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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 wind: Caleta Aquilón, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Platja del Far, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de la Ràpita, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port industrial d'Alcanar, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port industrial d'Alcanar marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Caleta Aquilón cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Platja dels Tontos cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Platja del Suís cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja del Codonyol cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja del Far cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – la Ràpita
- Port de la Ràpita marina
- Port industrial d'Alcanar marina
- Tora dels Pins cove
- el Pinyon cove
Questions
Is Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Caleta Aquilón, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port industrial d'Alcanar, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.