Sampierdarena Ponente
port · Genoa · Liguria
Sampierdarena Ponente is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Calata Bengasi.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–108°).
- 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 1.3 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:
- Teatro Gustavo Modena: 21 min by dinghy
- Lighthouse of Genoa: 27 min by dinghy
- Polcevera Viaduct: 27 min by public transport (N1/2)
- 2018 Genoa bridge collapse: 27 min by public transport (N1/2)
- Genoa-Saint George viaduct: 27 min by public transport (N1/2)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ristorante Teresa) 380 m away
- Supermarket (Dpiù) 470 m away
- Train (Genova Sampierdarena) 770 m away
- Parking 410 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 north-east wind: Terminal Forest, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Terminal SECH, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Terminal SECH, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Terminal Forest port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Terminal Frutta port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Genoa Metal Terminal port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Genoa Port Terminal port · 0.6 NM by sea
- Terminal SECH port · 0.8 NM by sea
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- SAAR port
- Sampierdarena Levante port
- San Nazaro cove
- Terminal Forest port
Questions
Is Sampierdarena Ponente sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Sampierdarena Ponente sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Terminal SECH, 0.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Sampierdarena Ponente?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Sampierdarena Ponente?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.