Spiaggia Seccione
cove · Elba · Tuscany
Spiaggia Seccione is a cove on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
The bay opens towards the north (5°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east-north-east (304°–64°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia Seccione 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 (30 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, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Bagnaia, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Bagnaia, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Darsena Medicea, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Medicea, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Sottobomba cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia La Sorgente cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Sansone cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Bagnaia marina · 2.8 NM by sea
- Darsena Medicea marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Punta delle Grotte cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
Questions
Is Spiaggia Seccione sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Medicea, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia Seccione sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Seccione?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Seccione?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Seccione?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.