Cove near Contrada Amato
cove · Licata · Sicily
Cove near Contrada Amato is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Licata.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (163°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, 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 to south-west (96°–232°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (125 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 north-east wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina di Cala del Sole marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Porto di Licata port · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cavadduzzu cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Falconara cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Marina di Butera cove · 4 NM by sea
- Baia della Mollarella cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Licata
- Marina di Cala del Sole marina
- Spiaggia Poliscia cove
- Carrubella cove
- Cavadduzzu cove
Questions
Is Cove near Contrada Amato sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cove near Contrada Amato sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Cala del Sole, 2.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cove near Contrada Amato?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cove near Contrada Amato?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cove near Contrada Amato?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.