Spiaggia di Balestrate
cove · Sicily
Spiaggia di Balestrate is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Alcamo.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (331°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west 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 to north-east (260°–48°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Sicciarotta-Calatubo: 19 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: Castellammare del Golfo Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Spiaggia di San Cataldo, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Spaggia Forgia, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Balestrate Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Balestrate Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Balestrate Marina, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Balestrate Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Spaggia Forgia cove · 2 NM by sea
- Trappeto cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Trapetto Small Marina marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Ciammarita cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Cataldo cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
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Questions
Is Spiaggia di Balestrate sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Castellammare del Golfo Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Balestrate sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Balestrate?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Balestrate?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Balestrate?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.