Macereto

cove · Liguria

Macereto is a cove on the coast of Liguria.

The nearest town is Vernazza.

It lies in Gulf of Genoa.

The bay opens towards the south-south-west (209°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.

Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.

No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.

Swell can come in from south-east to west (140°–276°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Macereto for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Macereto lies in the protected area Area Naturale Marina Protetta delle Cinque Terre — Zona C: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Ashore and services

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

Vernazzola: 36 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: Guvano Beach, 0.6 NM by sea.
In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Vernazza, 1.1 NM by sea.
In south wind: Porticciolo di Vernazza, 1.1 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Acquasanta, 6.5 NM by sea.
In west wind: Monteroso Levante Small Harbour, 1.5 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Monteroso Levante Small Harbour, 1.5 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Guvano Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
Vernazza mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
Corniglia marina · 0.8 NM by sea
Porticciolo di Vernazza marina · 1.1 NM by sea
Monteroso Levante Small Harbour marina · 1.5 NM by sea
Monterosso al Mare mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind

More places – Liguria

Questions

Is Macereto sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Macereto sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Vernazza, 1.1 NM by sea.

Can you spend the night at Macereto?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.