San Menaio
cove · Gargano · Gargano and Molise
San Menaio is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The bay opens towards the north (349°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to east-north-east (268°–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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (55 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre dei Preposti: 14 min by dinghy
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: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Jalillo, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Calenelle cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Levante cove · 2 NM by sea
- Jalillo cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Marina di Rodi Garganico marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Porto di Peschici marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Lido Ponente Rodi cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Gargano
- Pugnochiuso cove
- Gusmay cove
Questions
Is San Menaio sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Rodi Garganico, 2.7 NM by sea.
Is San Menaio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at San Menaio?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at San Menaio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at San Menaio?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.