Rabina
cove · Imperia · Liguria
Rabina is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Imperia.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (157°).
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°–240°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (110 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Oneglia Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Oneglia Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto d'Imperia, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto d'Imperia, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Anchorage near Mar Piccolo, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Palo cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Galeazzone cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Oneglia Harbour marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Porto d'Imperia port · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dei Cani cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Porto di Diano Marina marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Imperia
- Piani-Ciapin cove
Questions
Is Rabina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Rabina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Oneglia Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Rabina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Rabina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Rabina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.