Spiaggia di Sottobomba
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Spiaggia di Sottobomba is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
The bay opens towards the north (356°).
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 east-north-east (292°–60°).
- 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 4.4 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.
A few houses ashore (25 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Val di Denari: 33 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: Darsena Medicea, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Darsena Medicea, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Darsena Medicea, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Darsena Medicea, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Medicea, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Seccione cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia La Sorgente cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Sansone cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Darsena Medicea marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Punta delle Grotte cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Marina di Bagnaia marina · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Spiaggia di Peducelli cove
- Spiaggia di Ripabianca cove
- Spiaggia di Stecchi cove
- Villa Fantozzi cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Sottobomba sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Medicea, 2.5 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Sottobomba sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Sottobomba?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Sottobomba?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Sottobomba?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.