Mandracchio Moleto
marina · Capodistria · Istria and Kvarner
Mandracchio Moleto is a marina on the coast of Istria and Kvarner.
The nearest town is Capodistria.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north, north-east (bora), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north (276°–360°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizza33) 320 m away
- Supermarket (Mercator) 830 m away
- Bus (Istrska Cesta (molet)) on site
- Parking on site
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: Pomol Adria Ankaran, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Capodistria, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Capodistria, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mandrač Badaševica, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Isola, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Isola, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Capodistria marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Mandrač Badaševica marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Marina Koper marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Val Campi mooring field · 1.5 NM by sea
- Mandracchio di Santa Caterina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Pomol Adria Ankaran marina · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Capodistria
- Marina di San Bartolomeo marina
- Porto di Capodistria marina
- Mandracchio di Santa Caterina marina
- Mandracchio di Valdoltra marina
Questions
Is Mandracchio Moleto sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Capodistria, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Mandracchio Moleto sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Mandracchio Moleto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mandracchio Moleto?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.