Spiaggia di Mottagrossa
cove · Vasto · Gargano and Molise
Spiaggia di Mottagrossa is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Vasto.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (14°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, 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 west-north-west to east (296°–96°).
- 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 0.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Torre Sinello: 33 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 Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Punta Aderci cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Torre Sinello cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Vasto marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Piccolo Porto di Pesca di Casarza marina · 5.5 NM by sea
- Darsena Marina del Sole marina · 7.6 NM by sea
- Marina Sveva marina · 7.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vasto
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Mottagrossa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Mottagrossa sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Vasto, 1.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Mottagrossa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Mottagrossa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Mottagrossa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.