Pinarellu (anchorage)
anchorage · Corsica
Pinarellu (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Corsica.
The nearest town is Pinarellu.
Also known as Pinarellu and Plage de Pinareddu.
The bay opens towards the east (88°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east (levante) and south-east wind.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (60°–80°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (108°–124°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (55 buildings within 600 m).
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: Budriesa, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Punta di Benedettu, 6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta di Benedettu, 6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Testa, 4.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Padulaccia cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Caramontino anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Acqua Ghulatta cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Plage de Lavu Santu cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Plage de Fautea Sud cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Plage de Posidonie cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Corsica
- Golfu Alisu cove
- Nant'u Pesciu cove
- Plage de Chiuni cove
- Plage de l'Ostriconi cove
Questions
Is Pinarellu (anchorage) sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Pinarellu (anchorage) sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta di Benedettu, 6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pinarellu (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pinarellu (anchorage)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Pinarellu (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.