San Nicola
cove · Peschici · Gargano and Molise
San Nicola is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Peschici.
It lies in Gargano.
The bay opens towards the north (4°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east-north-east (304°–68°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.1 ha).
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 (35 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Coppa di Cielo: 40 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 north wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Lunga, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala del Turco, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Zaiana cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Procinisco cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Manaccora cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala Lunga cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala del Turco cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Jalillo cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Peschici
- Porto di Peschici marina
- Procinisco cove
- Spiaggia di Calenelle cove
- Zaiana cove
Questions
Is San Nicola sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Peschici, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is San Nicola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at San Nicola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at San Nicola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.