Porto di Mattinata
port · Mattinata · Gargano and Molise

Porto di Mattinata is a port on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Mattinata.
It lies in Gulf of Manfredonia.
Also known as Tor di Lupo.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (88°–208°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Veranda) 200 m away
- Supermarket (Supermarket F.lli totaro) 950 m away
- Parking 170 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Porto di Manfredonia, 9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Lega Navale, 9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina del Gargano, 10.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pugnochiuso, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Pugnochiuso, 7.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia Rossa cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Mattinatella cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Cala del Fico cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Punta dell'ago cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Cala della Pipa cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Baia dei Mergoli o delle Zagare - Sud cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Mattinata
- Cala della Pipa cove
- Mattinatella cove
- Punta dell'ago cove
Questions
Is Porto di Mattinata sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto di Mattinata sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina del Gargano, 10.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto di Mattinata?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto di Mattinata?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.