Piani-Ciapin
cove · Imperia · Liguria
Piani-Ciapin is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Imperia.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (160°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to west-south-west (76°–248°).
- 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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (80 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:
- Torre dei Marmi: 6 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 d'Imperia, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cavi, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Aregai Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Aregai Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Arene cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Aregai Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cavi cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Baia delle Vele marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- San Lorenzo al Mare Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Riva Ligure marina · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Imperia
- Baia delle Vele marina
- Rabina cove
Questions
Is Piani-Ciapin sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Piani-Ciapin sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 4.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Piani-Ciapin?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Piani-Ciapin?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Piani-Ciapin?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.