Porto Bocca di Magra
marina · Liguria
Porto Bocca di Magra is a marina on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Luni.
Also known as Bocca di Magra.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–88°).
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Bocca di Magra Roman villa: 2 min on foot
- Bocca di Magra: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 3 min on foot
- Santa Croce del Corvo: 12 min on foot
- Fiumaretta: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Da Ciccio) 160 m away
- Supermarket 560 m away
- Parking 250 m away
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: Cala Marola, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto di Carrara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala di Maramozza, 4.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Marola cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala della Carciofaia cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Oasi cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Punta Corvo cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Porto di Carrara marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Zezzigiola cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Liguria
- Lavagna Marina marina
- Porticciolo di Levanto marina
- Monteroso Levante Small Harbour marina
- Porticciolo di Vernazza marina
Questions
Is Porto Bocca di Magra sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Bocca di Magra sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Maramozza, 4.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porto Bocca di Magra?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Porto Bocca di Magra?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.