Comellar del Rata
cove · Torredembarra · Costa Dorada
Comellar del Rata is a cove on the coast of Costa Dorada.
The nearest town is Torredembarra.
Also known as Bosc de la Marquesa.
The bay opens towards the south (184°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (116°–252°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Comellar del Rata lies in the protected area Xarxa Natura 2000 de les costes de Tarragona: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre de la Móra: 8 min on foot
- Roman quarry of El Mèdol: 31 min on foot
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: Port de Torredembarra, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Torredembarra, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Torredembarra, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Torredembarra, 3.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Calabecs cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala de la Móra cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Platja de l'Arboçar cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- la Fonteta cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Punta de la Creueta cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Jovera cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Dorada by wind
More places – Torredembarra
- Cala Torrota cove
- Cala de la Móra cove
- Platja de Tamarit cove
- Platja de l'Arboçar cove
Questions
Is Comellar del Rata sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Comellar del Rata sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Torredembarra, 3.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Comellar del Rata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Comellar del Rata?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Comellar del Rata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.