Kite surf beach
cove · Fonteblanda · Tuscany
Kite surf beach is a cove on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Fonteblanda.
Also known as Podere Fertilia.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (204°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.9 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (168°–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.
Good holding.
Room to anchor: small (about 1.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (26 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Fonteblanda: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 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 south-east wind: Villa a Mare, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Talamone Marina, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Talamone Marina, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Talamone Marina, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lo Scoglione cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Hidden rock beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Talamone Marina marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Golfo di Talamone cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Buca dello zucchero cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Villa a Mare cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Fonteblanda
- Hidden rock beach cove
- Lo Scoglione cove
Questions
Is Kite surf beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kite surf beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Villa a Mare, 3.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Kite surf beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kite surf beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.