Spiaggia di Morghella
cove · Pachino · Sicily
Spiaggia di Morghella is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Pachino.
Also known as Torrefano.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (59°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-south-east (0°–120°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.5 ha).
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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
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: Marina di Marzamemi, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Portopalo, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Portopalo, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Portopalo, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina di Marzamemi, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Scalo Mandrie cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Marina di Marzamemi marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Portopalo marina · 4.9 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Vendicari cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Lido di Noto cove · 8.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi cove · 8.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Pachino
- Anfratti di Ciriga cove
- Contrada Conserie cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Morghella sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Marzamemi, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Morghella sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portopalo, 4.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Morghella?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Morghella?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Morghella?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.