Molo del Ronciglio
cove · Trapani · Sicily
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Molo del Ronciglio is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Trapani.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (284°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–288°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Trapani Cathedral: 11 min on foot
- San Nicola: 14 min on foot
- San Pietro Apostolo: 18 min by dinghy
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: Caletta san Liberale, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: porto peschereccio, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: porto peschereccio, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: porto peschereccio, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caletta san Liberale cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- porto peschereccio port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Naval Ferro marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Marausa Lido cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Marina privata Hotel Tirreno marina · 5.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di San Teodoro cove · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Trapani
- Naval Ferro marina
- porto peschereccio port
- Caletta san Liberale cove
Questions
Is Molo del Ronciglio sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Molo del Ronciglio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Molo del Ronciglio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Molo del Ronciglio?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.