La Rivercina
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
La Rivercina is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Baia di Nisportino and Spiaggia di Nisportino.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (299°).
Small cove at the foot of a pine forest on the north-east coast of Elba, well sheltered; 5-15 m weed and stones.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-west (264°–340°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 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
La Rivercina 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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
A few houses ashore (23 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 wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Baia di Nisporto, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia di Nisporto anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- Zupignano cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Marina di Bagnaia marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala Mandriola cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia dell'Ottone cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Yachting Club Magazzini marina · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
- Golfo di Procchio anchorage
- Guardia Costiera marina
- Marina di Campo Harbour marina
- Porto Azzurro Marina marina
Questions
Is La Rivercina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portoferraio Esaom Cesa Harbour, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is La Rivercina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at La Rivercina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at La Rivercina?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at La Rivercina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.