Muggiano
cove · Lerici · Liguria
Muggiano is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Lerici.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (205°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.1 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–160°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (11 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse: 16 min by dinghy
- Pitelli: 40 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 east wind: Baia di San Terenzo, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Lerici Harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Lerici Harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fezzano Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Beach Baia Blu, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Beach Baia Blu cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Baia di San Terenzo anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Lerici Harbour marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Baia di Lerici cove · 1 NM by sea
- Fezzano Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- La Spezia Porto Lotti Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Lerici
- Beach Baia Blu cove
- Cala Marola cove
- Punta Corvo cove
- Seno delle Stelle anchorage
Questions
Is Muggiano sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Muggiano sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lerici Harbour, 0.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Muggiano?
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 Muggiano?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.