Custo
cove · Quiliano · Liguria
Custo is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Quiliano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (113°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to south (40°–188°).
- 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 7.5 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Lido delle Sirene, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Reefer Terminal, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vado Gateway, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vado Gateway, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vado Gateway, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lido delle Sirene anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Vado Gateway marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Reefer Terminal port · 1.8 NM by sea
- Fornaci cove · 2 NM by sea
- La Pineta cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Noli cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Quiliano
- Fornaci cove
- Lido delle Sirene anchorage
Questions
Is Custo sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lido delle Sirene, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Custo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vado Gateway, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Custo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Custo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Custo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.