Sfinale o Spinale
cove · Vieste · Gargano and Molise
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Sfinale o Spinale 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 (58°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west 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 to east-south-east (4°–116°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 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 remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Sfinale: 5 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, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Lunga, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gusmay, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Molinella, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sfinalicchio cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia stretta cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Bescile o Manacore cove · 1 NM by sea
- Gusmay cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala del Turco cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Scialmarino cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vieste
- Punta Lunga cove
- Scialmarino cove
- Sfinalicchio cove
- Spiaggia dei Colombi cove
Questions
Is Sfinale o Spinale sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 3.9 NM by sea.
Is Sfinale o Spinale sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gusmay, 1.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Sfinale o Spinale?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Sfinale o Spinale?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.