Spiaggia di Levante
cove · Rodi Garganico · Gargano and Molise
Spiaggia di Levante is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Rodi Garganico.
It lies in Gargano.
The bay opens towards the north (359°).
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-north-west to east-north-east (284°–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 0.6 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 (29 buildings 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: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Rodi Garganico marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Lido Ponente Rodi cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Due Pini cove · 2 NM by sea
- San Menaio cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Calenelle cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Jalillo cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Rodi Garganico
- Spiaggia Due Pini cove
- Lido Ponente Rodi cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Levante sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Rodi Garganico, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Levante sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Levante?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Levante?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Levante?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.