Torre Mozza
cove · Follonica · Tuscany
Torre Mozza is a cove on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Follonica.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (204°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (128°–280°).
- 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 3.2 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
Torre Mozza lies in the protected area Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Sterpaia: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
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: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Perelli, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Carbonifera marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Perelli marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Circolo Nautico Cala Violina marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Marina di Scarlino marina · 4.1 NM by sea
- Marina di Pontedoro port · 5.5 NM by sea
- Cala Martina cove · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Follonica
- Circolo Nautico Cala Violina marina
- Porto di Carbonifera marina
Questions
Is Torre Mozza sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Torre Mozza sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Circolo Nautico Cala Violina, 3.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Torre Mozza?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Torre Mozza?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Torre Mozza?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.