Scialmarino
cove · Vieste · Gargano and Molise
Scialmarino is a cove on the coast of Gargano and Molise.
The nearest town is Vieste.
It lies in Gargano.
Also known as Spiaggia Scialmarino.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (32°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), west and north-west 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.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–328°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east (332°–100°).
- 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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (48 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Montincello: 27 min on foot
- Palude Mezzane: 37 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: Marina di Vieste, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Vieste, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Sfinalicchio, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Molinella, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia stretta cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Sfinalicchio cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Molinella cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Sfinale o Spinale cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Braico cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Colombi cove · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vieste
- Molinella cove
- Punta Lunga cove
- Sfinale o Spinale cove
- Sfinalicchio cove
Questions
Is Scialmarino sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Scialmarino sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 2.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Scialmarino?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Scialmarino?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Scialmarino?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.