Brussa
cove · Caorle · Northern Adriatic
Brussa is a cove on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Caorle.
Also known as Brussalona.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (160°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (80°–240°).
- 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 1.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Brussa lies in the protected area Laguna di Caorle - Foce del Tagliamento (IT3250033): check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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-east wind: Porto di Falconera, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Harbor Caorle, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Falconera marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Levante cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Harbor Caorle port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Marina Darsena dell`Orologio marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Porto Santa Margherita marina · 3.8 NM by sea
- Marina 4, Porto S. Margherita marina · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Caorle
- Marina Darsena dell`Orologio marina
- Spiaggia di Levante cove
- Marina 4, Porto S. Margherita marina
- Porto Santa Margherita marina
Questions
Is Brussa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Brussa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Brussa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 1.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Brussa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Brussa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.