Varigotti
cove · Finale Ligure · Liguria
Varigotti is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Finale Ligure.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (165°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (84°–252°).
- 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 5 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.
Built-up shore (198 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Castrum of Varigotti: 14 min by dinghy
- Torre Saracena: 14 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-east wind: Porto di Loano, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Reefer Terminal, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vado Gateway, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vado Gateway, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Beach rock, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Beach rock, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Boriolo cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Beach rock cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Giardino cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Bordelle cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Malpasso cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Villaggio Olandese cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Finale Ligure
- La Pineta cove
- Monte cove
- Villaggio Olandese cove
Questions
Is Varigotti sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Varigotti sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vado Gateway, 6.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Varigotti?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Varigotti?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Varigotti?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.