Cala di Forno
anchorage · Maremma Regional Park · Tuscany
Cala di Forno is an anchorage on the coast of Tuscany.
Also known as Grotta Ghizzoni, Grotta di Cala di Forno, Grottina del 23 ottobre and La Casa.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (288°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (264°–308°).
- 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 1.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 38.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala di Forno lies in the protected area Maremma Regional Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre di Cala di Forno: 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 wind: Cala Rossa, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Talamone Marina, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Talamone Marina, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Talamone Marina, 5.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Rossa cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Salto del Cervo cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Villa a Mare cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Buca dello zucchero cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Talamone Marina marina · 5.9 NM by sea
- Lo Scoglione cove · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Maremma Regional Park
- Cala Salto del Cervo cove
Questions
Is Cala di Forno sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Rossa, 0.3 NM by sea.
Is Cala di Forno sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala di Forno?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 1.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala di Forno?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 38.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala di Forno?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.