Punta Parrino Sibiliana
cove · Marsala · Sicily
Punta Parrino Sibiliana is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Marsala.
Also known as Torre Sibiliana.
The bay opens towards the west (274°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-north-west (212°–336°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
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 north wind: Marsala Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marsala Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marsala Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marsala Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marsala Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Stella d'Oro cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marsala Marina marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Porto Nuovo port · 8.4 NM by sea
- Mazara del Vallo port · 9 NM by sea
- Porticciolo turistico marina · 9.1 NM by sea
- Porticciolo San Vito marina · 9.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Marsala
- Marsala Marina marina
- Stella d'Oro cove
Questions
Is Punta Parrino Sibiliana sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marsala Marina, 2.5 NM by sea.
Is Punta Parrino Sibiliana sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Punta Parrino Sibiliana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Punta Parrino Sibiliana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Punta Parrino Sibiliana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.