Piani di Celle
cove · Varazze · Liguria
Piani di Celle 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 to south-west (84°–228°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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 (96 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Celle Ligure: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 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: Marina di Varazze, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Varazze, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Varazze, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Varazze, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Varazze, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Cravieu, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Libera Comunale "Ex Colonie Milanesi" cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Cravieu marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Marina di Varazze marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Varazze Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Bagni Capo Torre cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Varazze
Questions
Is Piani di Celle sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Piani di Celle sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Varazze, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Piani di Celle?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Piani di Celle?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Piani di Celle?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.