Spiaggia di Malpasso
cove · Finale Ligure · Liguria
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Spiaggia di Malpasso is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Finale Ligure.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Malpasso.
The bay opens towards the south-east (126°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-west (56°–200°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castrum of Varigotti: 17 min by dinghy
- Torre Saracena: 17 min by dinghy
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: Varigotti, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto di Loano, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Reefer Terminal, 6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vado Gateway, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vado Gateway, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Beach rock, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Finale Ligure
- Bordelle cove
- Porto di Finale Ligure marina
- Noli cove
- Boriolo cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Malpasso sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Varigotti, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Malpasso sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vado Gateway, 5.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Malpasso?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Malpasso?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Malpasso?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.