Tortoreto Lido
cove · Marche and Abruzzo
Tortoreto Lido is a cove on the coast of Marche and Abruzzo.
The nearest town is Tortoreto.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (72°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to south-south-east (348°–156°).
- 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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
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 Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Giulianova marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Porto Turistico Portorose marina · 9.6 NM by sea
- Porto di San Benedetto del Tronto marina · 10.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Marche and Abruzzo by wind
More places – Marche and Abruzzo
Questions
Is Tortoreto Lido sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Tortoreto Lido sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Giulianova, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Tortoreto Lido?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Tortoreto Lido?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Tortoreto Lido?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.