La Bussola Beach
cove · Sanremo · Liguria
La Bussola Beach is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Sanremo.
Also known as Lido Foce.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (155°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Villa romana della Foce, a 4-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west 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-west (84°–232°).
- 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
Seabed: sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
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.
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.
Built-up shore (107 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Villa romana della Foce: 4 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 north-east wind: Portosole Sanremo, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Bordighera Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Bordighera Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Portosole Sanremo, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Portosole Sanremo, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capo Pino Small Harbour marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Portosole Sanremo marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Punta di San Martino cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Baia Verde Marina marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- La Brezza cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Sanremo
- Bussana cove
- Capitaneria Di Porto Military headquarter marina
Questions
Is La Bussola Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is La Bussola Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bordighera Marina, 4.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at La Bussola Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at La Bussola Beach?
Seabed: sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at La Bussola Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.