Imboccatura di Pegli
cove · Liguria
Imboccatura di Pegli is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the west (280°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–284°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (78 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castle of Pra: 16 min by dinghy
- Villa Durazzo Pallavicini: 25 min by public transport (190)
- Museo civico di archeologia ligure: 28 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 south-east wind: Bagni Castelluccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Bagni Castelluccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Bagni Castelluccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bagni Castelluccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Bagni Castelluccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bagni Castelluccio marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Passeggiata Cantieri Navali Praesi marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Porto Petroli port · 0.8 NM by sea
- Marina Genova Aeroporto marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Genova Sestri Ponente Marina marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Marina Centro Nautico Ugo Costaguta marina · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Liguria
- Cala della Carciofaia cove
- Circolo nautico Buongiardino marina
- Macereto cove
- Porticciolo di Framura marina
Questions
Is Imboccatura di Pegli sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Imboccatura di Pegli sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bagni Castelluccio, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Imboccatura di Pegli?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Imboccatura di Pegli?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Imboccatura di Pegli?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.