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Barcelona to Sant Antoni, Ibiza

Yachtmaster · Balearic Sea (Tidetech Biscay & Iberia sample)

About 150 nm of open sea from Barcelona south to Ibiza: overnight watches, a weather window and a night landfall.

Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.

1. Barcelona harbour mouth2. Off Tarragona, offshore3. Open water4. Off Sa Conillera5. Sant Antoni de PortmanyN ↑ · sketch, not to chart

Distance

157.9 nm

Time @ 5 kn

31h 35m

ETA

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Waypoints and legs

#NameLatLonLeg
1start
236.7 nm · 225°T
374.3 nm · 194°T
442.6 nm · 179°T
54.2 nm · 098°T

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Wind & weather along the route

Free model forecast (Open-Meteo) at each waypoint's ETA. Not an official marine forecast — always check the Met Office / AEMET shipping and inshore forecasts.

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Tidal gates & timing

  • Negligible tide; the general current runs south-west along the coast. Plan around the weather window and avoid a forecast Tramontana or Mistral.

Hazards

  • Gulf of Lion winds funnelling south
  • Shipping on the Barcelona–Balearics ferry routes
  • Fishing boats at night
  • Islets and rocks off western Ibiza

Pilotage

  • Approach Sant Antoni south of Sa Conillera; the bay shoals towards the head

Ports of refuge

  • Tarragona
  • Cala Sant Vicenç / north-east Ibiza anchorages
  • Sant Antoni

Suggested departure

  • Afternoon for a dawn landfall, after checking the Gulf of Lion forecast

Approach charts

Official harbour plans for training — not for navigation.

Harbour & anchorage details (Navily)

Check berths, VHF channels, anchorage shelter and seabed for Barcelona harbour mouth, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Tarragona, Cala Sant Vicenç / north-east Ibiza anchorages, Sant Antoni.

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Checklist

  • Forecast and outlook checked
  • Crew briefed, watch plan set
  • Boat, engine, fuel and water checked
  • Safety kit and VHF/DSC tested
  • Passage plan left ashore