Cove near Le Macchie
cove · Luni · Versilia
Cove near Le Macchie is a cove on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Luni.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (148°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–156°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: large (about 26.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (21 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- phare de Marina di Carrara: 6 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 east wind: Porto di Carrara, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala di Maramozza, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Bocca di Magra, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Carrara marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- La Calatella marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Angolo Del Mare marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Oasi cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala della Carciofaia cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Porto Bocca di Magra marina · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Luni
- Porto di Carrara marina
- Oasi cove
Questions
Is Cove near Le Macchie sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cove near Le Macchie sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Maramozza, 6.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Cove near Le Macchie?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 26.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cove near Le Macchie?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.