Porto Canale
marina · Isola di Grado · Northern Adriatic
Porto Canale is a marina on the island of Isola di Grado, in the Northern Adriatic cruising area.
The nearest town is Grado.
Also known as Costa Azzurra and Bocca di porto di La Fosa di Grado.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (132°–276°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Museo nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell'Alto Adriatico: 5 min on foot
- Santa Maria delle Grazie: 9 min on foot
- basilica of Sant'Eufemia: 10 min on foot
- Marano-Grado Lagoon: 25 min by road
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Hermagoras and St. Fortunatus: 41 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Zero Miglia) on site
- Supermarket (A&O) 460 m away
- Bus (Via Trieste (molo Torpediniere)) 140 m away
- Parking 60 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Luka Savudrija, 10.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Luka Savudrija, 10.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Luka Savudrija, 10.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Lega Navale Italiana - Sez. Di Monfalcone, 12 NM by sea.
- In west wind: A.R.S Maestrale e Bora, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: A.R.S Maestrale e Bora, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Levante marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Porto San Vito marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- A.R.S Maestrale e Bora marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Camping al Bosco marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Banco d'Orio cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina Splusette marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Northern Adriatic by wind
More places – Isola di Grado
- Camping al Bosco marina
- Marina Splusette marina
Questions
Is Porto Canale sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Canale sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka Savudrija, 10.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto Canale?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto Canale?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.