Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi
cove · Sicily
Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Noto.
The bay opens towards the south-east (126°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (64°–192°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (115 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Helorus: 46 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-east wind: Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 10 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 10 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Marzamemi, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Vendicari, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Lido di Noto cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Calabernardo cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Vendicari cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Pantanello cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Falaride marina · 4.3 NM by sea
- Marina di Marzamemi marina · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Sicily
- Siculiana cove
- Spiaggia Giallonardo I cove
- Spiaggia di Cala Bove cove
- Spiaggia di Cava D'Aliga cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Ognina, 10 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.