Mauro Cavallino
cove · Arenzano · Liguria
Mauro Cavallino is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Arenzano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Delfino blu and Bonaparte.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (163°).
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-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (92°–236°).
- 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
Seabed: posidonia and sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (51 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Campo: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min by public transport (708)
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: Marina di Varazze, 5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Varazze, 5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Varazze, 5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pizzo, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Baia dei tre archi cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Arenzano marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Castello d'Invrea cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Pizzo cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Baia del Corvo cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Arenzano
- Bagni Castelluccio marina
- Bagni Scooter cove
- Pizzo cove
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove
Questions
Is Mauro Cavallino sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Mauro Cavallino sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Varazze, 5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Mauro Cavallino?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mauro Cavallino?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Mauro Cavallino?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.