Spiaggia Capolungo
cove · Recco · Liguria
Spiaggia Capolungo is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Recco.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (194°).
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-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west (116°–272°).
- 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 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (60 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Frugone Collection: 10 min on foot
- Galleria d'arte moderna of Genoa: 13 min on foot
- Wolfsoniana: 14 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: Seno Bajacane, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Fiera di Genova Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Fiera di Genova Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fiera di Genova Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Fiera di Genova Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Fiera di Genova Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Nervi Small Harbour marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Bogliasco Small Harbour marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Pieve Ligure cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Sori cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Seno Bajacane cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Recco marina · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Recco
- Pieve Ligure cove
- Seno Bajacane cove
- Spiaggia di Sori cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia Capolungo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia Capolungo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Fiera di Genova Marina, 4.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Capolungo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Capolungo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Capolungo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.