Port industrial d'Alcanar
marina · la Ràpita · Costa Dorada
Port industrial d'Alcanar is a marina on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is la Ràpita.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.3 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (52°–76°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) anchorage · 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
- Platja dels Tontos cove
- Port de la Ràpita marina
- Port industrial d'Alcanar (anchorage) anchorage
- Tora dels Pins cove
Questions
Is Port industrial d'Alcanar 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 sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port industrial d'Alcanar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port industrial d'Alcanar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.