Oasi
cove · Luni · Versilia
Oasi is a cove on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Luni.
The bay opens towards the south-west (214°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-north-west (136°–296°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala di Maramozza, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Bocca di Magra, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Carrara, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala della Carciofaia, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala della Carciofaia, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala della Carciofaia cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Porto di Carrara marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Porto Bocca di Magra marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Marola cove · 2 NM by sea
- La Calatella marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Punta Corvo cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Luni
- Porto di Carrara marina
Questions
Is Oasi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Oasi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala di Maramozza, 5.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Oasi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Oasi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.