Baia della Mollarella
cove · Licata · Sicily
Baia della Mollarella is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Licata.
Also known as Mollarella and Spiaggia di Mollarella.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (166°).
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 east-south-east to south-west (116°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 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 (130 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Spiaggia Poliscia, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Licata, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Licata, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Licata, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Licata, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Poliscia cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Torre San Nicola cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Carrubella cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Pisciotto cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cavadduzzu cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Fontanazze cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Licata
- Marina di Cala del Sole marina
- Spiaggia Poliscia cove
Questions
Is Baia della Mollarella sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Baia della Mollarella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Licata, 3.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baia della Mollarella?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia della Mollarella?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Baia della Mollarella?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.