Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche
cove · Varazze · Liguria
Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche is a cove on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Varazze.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Punta dell'Aspera and Punta Olmo.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north-east, 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 south-west (64°–224°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 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, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Varazze, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina di Varazze, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina di Varazze, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina di Varazze, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina di Varazze, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Libera Comunale "Ex Colonie Milanesi" cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Piani di Celle cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Marina di Varazze marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Varazze Marina marina · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Cravieu marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala della Villa Araba cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Varazze
Questions
Is Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Varazze, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia ex-colonie bergamasche?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.