Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza
marina · Vasto · Gargano and Molise
Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza is a marina on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Vasto.
Also known as Spiaggia di Casarza.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (24°–136°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Zi Nicola) 400 m away
- Supermarket (Tigre Amico) 1.1 km away
- Parking 120 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 wind: Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina Sveva marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Le Marinelle marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Vasto marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Punta Aderci cove · 5.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Mottagrossa cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Torre Sinello cove · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vasto
- Porto di Vasto marina
- Spiaggia di Punta Aderci cove
- Spiaggia di Mottagrossa cove
Questions
Is Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Sveva, 2.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.