Baia del Corvo
cove · Varazze · Liguria
Baia del Corvo is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Varazze.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (153°).
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 south-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to west-south-west (72°–240°).
- 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 5 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
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (89 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala della Villa Araba cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Castello d'Invrea cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Baia dei tre archi cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Libera Isorella cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Mauro Cavallino cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Varazze
- Varazze Marina marina
- Baia dei tre archi cove
- Cala della Villa Araba cove
- Castello d'Invrea cove
Questions
Is Baia del Corvo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Baia del Corvo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Varazze, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baia del Corvo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia del Corvo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Baia del Corvo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.