Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe
cove · Ortona · Marche and Abruzzo
Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe is a cove on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Ortona.
Also known as Ripari di Giobbe.
The bay opens towards the north-east (37°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to south-east (312°–124°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Bavi: 40 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: Harbour near Ortona, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Darsena Marina del Sole, 9.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Ortona, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Ortona, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Ortona, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Harbour near Ortona, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Punta Ferruccio cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Ortona port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Lido Saraceni cove · 3 NM by sea
- Porticciolo dell'Acquabella marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- San Fino cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Francavilla marina · 5.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Ortona
Questions
Is Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Ortona, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Ortona, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia dei Ripari di Giobbe?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.