Spiaggia di Sottomarina
anchorage · Chioggia · Northern Adriatic
Spiaggia di Sottomarina is an anchorage on the coast of Northern Adriatic.
The nearest town is Chioggia.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (108°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (48°–60°).
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-east (68°–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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Punto Imbarco 1, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Darsena OASI, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Darsena OASI marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Punto Imbarco 1 marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Faro Alberoni mooring field · 2.2 NM by sea
- Blu Marlin Beach cove · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Chioggia
- Faro Alberoni mooring field
- Punto Imbarco 1 marina
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Sottomarina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punto Imbarco 1, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Sottomarina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Sottomarina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Sottomarina?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Sottomarina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.