Crepatura
cove · Rosignano Solvay · Tuscany
Crepatura is a cove on the coast of Tuscany.
The nearest town is Rosignano Solvay.
Also known as Baia Caletta.
The bay opens towards the west (274°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (268°–284°).
- 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 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 20.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Rosignano Solvay: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 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 south-west wind: Punta del Lillatro, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Punta del Lillatro, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Punta del Lillatro, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia I Tre Scogli anchorage · 0.2 NM by sea
- Circolo Pesca Sportiva marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Punta del Lillatro marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Baia del Quercetano anchorage · 1.5 NM by sea
- Spiagge Bianche cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia le Forbici cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Rosignano Solvay
- Spiagge Bianche cove
- Circolo Pesca Sportiva marina
- Punta del Lillatro marina
Questions
Is Crepatura sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Crepatura sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Crepatura?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Crepatura?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 20.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Crepatura?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.