Mattinatella

cove · Mattinata · Gargano and Molise

Mattinatella is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.

The nearest town is Mattinata.

It lies in Gulf of Manfredonia.

Also known as Mattinatella o Fontana delle Rose and Spiaggia Libera Mattinatella.

The bay opens towards the south-east (134°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south-west wind.

No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (68°–204°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Gravel beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (48 buildings within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

No. It is exposed in south-east wind.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.