Lunassa
cove · Bordighera · Liguria
Lunassa is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Bordighera.
Also known as Arziglia.
The bay opens towards the south-east (146°).
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 east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-west (76°–224°).
- 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 9.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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.
Built-up shore (80 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Bordighera Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Bordighera Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Bordighera Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Bordighera Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Bordighera Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Madonna della Ruota, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Madonna della Ruota cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Bordighera Marina marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Baia Verde Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Capo Pino Small Harbour marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- La Bussola Beach cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Cala del Forte marina · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Bordighera
- Baia Verde Marina marina
- Bordighera Marina marina
Questions
Is Lunassa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Lunassa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bordighera Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lunassa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lunassa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Lunassa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.