Portogreco
cove · Vieste · Gargano and Molise
Portogreco 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 (98°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-east (60°–140°).
- 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 2.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 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-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Vieste, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pugnochiuso, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala della Sanguinara cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Pugnochiuso cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala della Pergola cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Baia di Campi cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Testa del Gargano cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Baia San Felice cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vieste
- Baia di Campi cove
- Baia San Felice cove
- San Lorenzo o Convento cove
- Spiaggia stretta cove
Questions
Is Portogreco sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Portogreco sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 7.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Portogreco?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Portogreco?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Portogreco?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.