San Nicolo' di Capodimonte
cove · Camogli · Liguria
San Nicolo' di Capodimonte is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Camogli.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Il Generale.
The bay opens towards the west (264°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-west (212°–308°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 18.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
San Nicolo' di Capodimonte lies in the protected area Area naturale marina protetta Portofino — Zona C: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Mortola: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Camogli Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Santa Margherita Ligure Marina, 5.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Pidocchio mooring field · 0.4 NM by sea
- Camogli Harbour marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Recco marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Seno Bajacane cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Baia della Colombara mooring field · 2.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Sori cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Camogli
- Camogli Harbour marina
- Porto Pidocchio mooring field
Questions
Is San Nicolo' di Capodimonte sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Camogli Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is San Nicolo' di Capodimonte sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at San Nicolo' di Capodimonte?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 18.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at San Nicolo' di Capodimonte?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at San Nicolo' di Capodimonte?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.