Bussana
cove · Sanremo · Liguria
Bussana is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Sanremo.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (80°–208°).
- 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 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (63 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torre dell'Arma: 14 min by dinghy
- Sacro Cuore di Gesù: 15 min on foot
- Capo dell'Arma Lighthouse: 18 min by road
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: La Brezza, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Bordighera Marina, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Bordighera Marina, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Arma di Taggia marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Riva Ligure marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- La Brezza cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Punta di San Martino cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Portosole Sanremo marina · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Sanremo
- La Bussola Beach cove
- Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter marina
- Portosole Sanremo marina
Questions
Is Bussana sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Bussana sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bordighera Marina, 8.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Bussana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Bussana?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Bussana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.