Capo
cove · Cefalù · Sicily
Capo is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Cefalù.
The bay opens towards the north-west (320°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-east (244°–40°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Piane Vecchie: 37 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 wind: Harbour near Termini Imerese, 10.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Termini Imerse Small Marina, 10.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Settefrati beach, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mazzaforno, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cefalù Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cefalù Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Settefrati beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Mazzaforno cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Santa Lucia cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Contrada Gallizza cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio anchorage · 3.7 NM by sea
- Cefalù Marina marina · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Cefalù
- Cefalù Marina marina
- Spiaggia del Porto Vecchio anchorage
- Santa Lucia cove
- Spiaggia di Santa Maria cove
Questions
Is Capo sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Termini Imerese, 10.3 NM by sea.
Is Capo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Capo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Capo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Capo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.