Puzziteddu beach
cove · Campobello di Mazara · Sicily
Puzziteddu beach is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Campobello di Mazara.
The bay opens towards the south (169°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, 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 east to west (84°–260°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (149 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Tre Fontane: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
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: Cala delle Pulci, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala delle Pulci, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo turistico, 9.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Palo, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto Palo, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Palo, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Palo (anchorage), 8.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Tre Fontane Lato Ovest cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Triscina Beach cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lido Porta del Sole cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Cala delle Pulci cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Marinella di Selinunte marina · 4.9 NM by sea
- Le Solette cove · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Campobello di Mazara
Questions
Is Puzziteddu beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Puzziteddu beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo turistico, 9.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Puzziteddu beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Puzziteddu beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Puzziteddu beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.