Gabicce Monte
cove · Cattolica · Marche and Abruzzo
Gabicce Monte is a cove on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Cattolica.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (13°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to east (296°–96°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 1.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Ferrata Nord: 37 min on foot
- Colombarone: 43 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: Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia Vallugola marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Marina Di Cattolica marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Portoverde marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Porto di Riccione marina · 5.7 NM by sea
- Porto di pesaro marina · 6.1 NM by sea
- Marina di Rimini marina · 11.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Cattolica
- Marina Di Cattolica marina
- Baia Vallugola marina
Questions
Is Gabicce Monte sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
Is Gabicce Monte sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di pesaro, 6.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Gabicce Monte?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 1.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Gabicce Monte?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Gabicce Monte?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.