La Zotta
cove · Sicily
La Zotta is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Gela.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (198°).
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.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west (120°–280°).
- 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 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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 east wind: Porto Rifugio di Gela, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Rifugio di Gela, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Rifugio di Gela, 4.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Rifugio di Gela marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Butera cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Falconara cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Marina di Cala del Sole marina · 9.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Licata port · 10.3 NM by sea
- Cavadduzzu cove · 11.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Galati Marina cove
- Isola Bella anchorage
- Lampare cove
- Marausa Lido cove
Questions
Is La Zotta sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is La Zotta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Cala del Sole, 9.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at La Zotta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at La Zotta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at La Zotta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.