Cala di Seccheto
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Cala di Seccheto is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Vallebuia.
Also known as Seccheto.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (116°–236°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala di Seccheto lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (68 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vallebuia: 39 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 east wind: Case Margheri, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Patresi Mare, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Galenzana, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fetovaia, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Fetovaia, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Cavoli anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- Fetovaia anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Colle della Palombaia cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Naturist beach Le Tombe cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Pomonte cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Galenzana cove · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Cala Barbarossa anchorage
- Cala di Cavoli anchorage
- Capoliveri - Golfo di Mola marina
- Golfo Stella anchorage
Questions
Is Cala di Seccheto sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala di Seccheto sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patresi Mare, 6.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala di Seccheto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala di Seccheto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala di Seccheto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.