Scossicci
cove · Marche and Abruzzo
Scossicci is a cove on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Porto Recanati.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (72°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in 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.
Swell can come in from north to south-south-east (352°–160°).
- 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 5.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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 Numana, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marcelli cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Numana marina · 3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Michele cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Sassi Neri cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia delle Due Sorelle cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Le Cinque Vele marina · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Marche and Abruzzo
- Porto Turistico Portorose marina
- Portoverde marina
- Spiaggia dei Gabbiani cove
- Spiaggia delle Due Sorelle cove
Questions
Is Scossicci sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
Is Scossicci sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Numana, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Scossicci?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Scossicci?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Scossicci?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.