Terrauzza Giaracà
mooring field · Area marina protetta Plemmirio — Zona B · Sicily
Terrauzza Giaracà is a mooring field on the coast of Sicily.
The bay opens towards the south (175°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-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 south-west (128°–220°).
- 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
Seabed: posidonia.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Terrauzza Giaracà lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Plemmirio — Zona B: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Campo ormeggio Terrauzza Giaracà · up to 24 m · Book online at www.plemmirio.eu
Local rules
- Dans toute l'AMP : navigation interdite aux navi da diporto (plus de 24 m) ; jet-skis, ski nautique et sports similaires interdits ; accès aux grottes seulement à la rame. (To be checked)
Some details on this card are only available in French.
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: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Milocca mooring field · 0.4 NM by sea
- Scivolo mooring field · 0.4 NM by sea
- Club degli Amici mooring field · 1 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Ognina marina · 2.6 NM by sea
- Baia di Ognina cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Elefante mooring field · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Area marina protetta Plemmirio — Zona B
- Pillirina campo 3 mooring field
- Scivolo mooring field
Questions
Is Terrauzza Giaracà sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Terrauzza Giaracà sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Terrauzza Giaracà?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Terrauzza Giaracà?
Seabed: posidonia. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Terrauzza Giaracà?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.