Spiaggia della Crucicchia
cove · Sicily
Spiaggia della Crucicchia is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Ficarazzi.
The bay opens towards the north (353°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (288°–56°).
- 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 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Cordova: 15 min on foot
- Ficarazzi: 30 min on foot
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: Acquasanta Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Acquasanta Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Baia dei francesi, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto di Sant'Erasmo, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Acquasanta Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia dei francesi cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Porto della Bandita marina · 2.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Sant'Erasmo marina · 4.3 NM by sea
- Acquasanta Marina marina · 4.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Palermo port · 4.5 NM by sea
- Lido del Carabiniere cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
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Questions
Is Spiaggia della Crucicchia sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Acquasanta Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia della Crucicchia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia della Crucicchia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia della Crucicchia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia della Crucicchia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.