Motrone
cove · Versilia
Motrone is a cove on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Pietrasanta.
Also known as Spiaggia libera.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (239°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in 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-south-east to north-west (160°–324°).
- 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 1.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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 north wind: Porto di Viareggio, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Viareggio, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Viareggio, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Viareggio, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Darsena Europa, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Europa, 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Viareggio marina · 3.1 NM by sea
- Darsena Europa marina · 3.9 NM by sea
- Cinquale Small Harbour marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Darsena Viareggio marina · 4.7 NM by sea
- Lecciona cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Angolo Del Mare marina · 8.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Versilia
- Cinquale Small Harbour marina
- La Calatella marina
- Pineta Marittima cove
- Pontili Bocca di Serchio marina
Questions
Is Motrone sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Viareggio, 3.1 NM by sea.
Is Motrone sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Viareggio, 3.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Motrone?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 1.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Motrone?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Motrone?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.