Baia di Nisporto
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
Baia di Nisporto is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as La Guardia and Spiaggia di Nisporto.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (342°).
Cove next to Nisportino, 3 km from Capo Vita: 5-9 m on weed off the beach, well sheltered.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-east (308°–20°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Baia di Nisporto lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (51 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Nisporto: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 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 wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Rivercina, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Rivercina anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- Zupignano cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina di Bagnaia marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dell'Ottone cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Yachting Club Magazzini marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala Mandriola cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Viticcio cove
- Spiaggia di Scaglieri cove
- Cala Barbarossa anchorage
- Cala di Cavoli anchorage
Questions
Is Baia di Nisporto sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Baia di Nisporto sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Baia di Nisporto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia di Nisporto?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baia di Nisporto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.