Baia di Campi
cove · Vieste · Gargano and Molise
Baia di Campi is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Vieste.
It lies in Gargano.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (72°).
Cove 2 NM north of Pugnochiuso, recognisable by its rocky islet; 5-10 m if the sirocco is not blowing hard, Sfondata caves visible only from the sea.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east 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 east (24°–100°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 11.2 ha).
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.
A few houses ashore (30 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: Baia San Felice, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Vieste, 6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Baia San Felice, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Testa del Gargano cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala della Sanguinara cove · 1 NM by sea
- Baia San Felice cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Portogreco cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Pugnochiuso cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Cala della Pergola cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vieste
- Marina di Vieste marina
- Baia San Felice cove
- Portogreco cove
Questions
Is Baia di Campi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Baia San Felice, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Baia di Campi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baia di Campi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia di Campi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 11.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baia di Campi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.