Genova Sestri Ponente Marina
marina · Genoa · Liguria
Genova Sestri Ponente Marina is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–276°).
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Basilica di Nostra Signora Assunta, Genoa: 17 min on foot
- Polcevera Viaduct: 24 min by road
- 2018 Genoa bridge collapse: 24 min by road
- Genoa-Saint George viaduct: 24 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Focacceria Sapori di Sori) 350 m away
- Supermarket (Super Basko) 620 m away
- Train (Genova Sestri Ponente - Aeroporto) 560 m away
- Parking 210 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Marina Genova Aeroporto, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Genova Aeroporto, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Genova Aeroporto, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina Genova Aeroporto marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Porto Petroli port · 0.7 NM by sea
- Imboccatura di Pegli cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Bagni Castelluccio marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Sampierdarena Ponente port · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- Fiera di Genova Marina marina
- Foce del Rio Noce marina
- Ismar marina
- Marina Genova Aeroporto marina
Questions
Is Genova Sestri Ponente Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Genova Sestri Ponente Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Genova Sestri Ponente Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Genova Sestri Ponente Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.