Fornaci
cove · Quiliano · Liguria
Fornaci is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Quiliano.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as San Antonio.
The bay opens towards the south-east (128°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 east-north-east to east-north-east (64°–72°).
Swell can come in from east to south (80°–184°).
- 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 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 38.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (31 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Sant'Antonio: 8 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: Reefer Terminal, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vado Gateway, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vado Gateway, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: La Pineta, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lido delle Sirene anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- La Pineta cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Noli cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Custo cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Malpasso cove · 3 NM by sea
- Bordelle cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Quiliano
- Custo cove
- Lido delle Sirene anchorage
- Reefer Terminal port
Questions
Is Fornaci sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Fornaci sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vado Gateway, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Fornaci?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Fornaci?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 38.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Fornaci?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.