Testa del Gargano
cove · Vieste · Gargano and Molise
Testa del Gargano 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 (90°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south 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 south (12°–172°).
- 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 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre San Felice: 15 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: Baia San Felice, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Vieste, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Vieste, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Baia San Felice, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Baia di Campi, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia di Campi, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia di Campi cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Baia San Felice cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala della Sanguinara cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Portogreco cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Pugnochiuso cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cala della Pergola cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gargano and Molise by wind
More places – Vieste
- Sfinalicchio cove
- Spiaggia dei Colombi cove
Questions
Is Testa del Gargano sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Baia San Felice, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Testa del Gargano sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Vieste, 5.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Testa del Gargano?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Testa del Gargano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Testa del Gargano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.