Rocchette
anchorage · Tuscany
Rocchette is an anchorage on the coast of Tuscany.
Also known as Forte delle Rocchette.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (160°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (104°–220°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Fort Rocchette: 5 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-east wind: Cala Galera, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Castiglione della Pescaia, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta Hidalgo, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta Hidalgo, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Punta Hidalgo, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Punta Ala, 6.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Galera cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Foce del Tonfone cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Riva del sole cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala Tartanella cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Punta Capezzolo cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Cala Torre Troia cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Tuscany
- Marina di Cecina Marina marina
- Porto di Marina di Grosseto marina
- Antro delle Paramuricee cove
- Capo d'Uomo cove
Questions
Is Rocchette sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Rocchette sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta Hidalgo, 6.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Rocchette?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Rocchette?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Rocchette?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.