Platja del Morro de Gos
cove · Orpesa · Valencia and Castellón
Platja del Morro de Gos is a cove on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Orpesa.
Also known as l'Albufera.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (105°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south (24°–188°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (10 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Oropesa: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 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: Platja de la Conxa, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port d'Orpesa, 2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port d'Orpesa, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Real Club Náutico de Castellón, 11.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Real Club Náutico de Castellón, 11.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Real Club Náutico de Castellón, 11.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de les Amplàries cove · 1 NM by sea
- Platja de la Conxa cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Port d'Orpesa marina · 2 NM by sea
- Platja Voramar cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- les Tres Platges cove · 9.8 NM by sea
- Platja del Moro cove · 10.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Orpesa
- Platja de les Amplàries cove
- Platja de la Conxa cove
- Port d'Orpesa marina
Questions
Is Platja del Morro de Gos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Platja de la Conxa, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Platja del Morro de Gos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico de Castellón, 11.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja del Morro de Gos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja del Morro de Gos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Platja del Morro de Gos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.