Baie de Bona Matina
cove · Porto-Vecchio · Corsica
Baie de Bona Matina is a cove on the coast of Corsica.
The nearest town is Porto-Vecchio.
Also known as La Chiappa.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in east (levante), south-east and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (108°–152°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (156°–164°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (214 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lighthouse at Punta Chiappa: 17 min on foot
Local rules
- In the reinforced protection areas, access, movement, berthing and anchoring of vessels are regulated by order of the maritime prefect; landing prohibited except on the island of Lavezzi, the Pyramide islet, the island of Piana and the Bruzzi peninsula (beaches and marked paths); spearfishing prohibited. (To be checked)
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Punta di Benedettu, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta di Benedettu, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina d'Arje, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Carataggio, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Carataggio cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Turcu cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Forana cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Marina d'Arje cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Punta di Benedettu cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Grande Plage de Cala Rossa cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Porto-Vecchio
- Carataggio cove
- Golfo di Sogno cove
- Baie de Stagnolu cove
- Budriesa cove
Questions
Is Baie de Bona Matina sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Baie de Bona Matina sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta di Benedettu, 2.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baie de Bona Matina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baie de Bona Matina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baie de Bona Matina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.