Spiaggia di Calenelle
cove · Peschici · Gargano and Molise
Spiaggia di Calenelle 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-north-west (339°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-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 (264°–60°).
- 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 1.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Jalillo, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Peschici, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Jalillo cove · 1 NM by sea
- San Menaio cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Peschici marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Procinisco cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- San Nicola cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Zaiana cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Peschici
- Procinisco cove
- San Nicola cove
- Zaiana cove
- Cala del Turco cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Calenelle sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Peschici, 1.9 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Calenelle sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Calenelle?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 1.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Calenelle?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Calenelle?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.