Pomaro
anchorage · Rapallo · Liguria
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Pomaro is an anchorage on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Rapallo.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Capo Pomaro, Prelo, Punta Pagana and Spiaggia di Travello.
The bay opens towards the south-east (135°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-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 south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (112°–168°).
- 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
Room to anchor: small (about 1.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (65 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Pagana: 5 min on foot
- Castello di Punta Pagana: 6 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: Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Rapallo Porto Publico marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Castello Dei Sogni cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Rapallo Carlo Riva Marina marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Giò e Rino Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
- Punta Pedale cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Regina Elena cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Rapallo
- Rapallo Porto Publico marina
- Castello Dei Sogni cove
Questions
Is Pomaro sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Pomaro sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Spiaggia Regina Elena, 1.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Pomaro?
Room to anchor: small (about 1.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Pomaro?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.