Anfratti di Ciriga
cove · Pachino · Sicily
Anfratti di Ciriga is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Pachino.
The bay opens towards the south (181°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 west-south-west (120°–256°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
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: Contrada Conserie, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto turistico, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto turistico, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto turistico, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto turistico, 6.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Contrada Conserie cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Primo Scivolo cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Porto turistico marina · 6.8 NM by sea
- Porto Commerciale port · 6.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Raganzino cove · 7.2 NM by sea
- Porto Commerciale (anchorage) anchorage · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Pachino
- Portopalo marina
- Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie cove
- Contrada Conserie cove
- Spiaggia di Morghella cove
Questions
Is Anfratti di Ciriga sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anfratti di Ciriga sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto turistico, 6.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anfratti di Ciriga?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anfratti di Ciriga?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Anfratti di Ciriga?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.