Pontili Bocca di Serchio
marina · Versilia
Pontili Bocca di Serchio is a marina on the coast of Versilia.
The nearest town is Vecchiano.
Also known as Bocca di Serchio and Penisola dei Gabbiani.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), 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 to north-north-west (176°–344°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Pontili Bocca di Serchio lies in the protected area San Rossore Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Parking 690 m away
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: Darsena Viareggio, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Pineta Marittima, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Darsena Viareggio, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Darsena Viareggio, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Darsena Viareggio, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Darsena Viareggio, 3.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pineta Marittima cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Lecciona cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Darsena Viareggio marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Darsena Europa marina · 4.4 NM by sea
- Porto di Pisa Boccadarno marina · 4.9 NM by sea
- Porto di Viareggio marina · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Versilia by wind
More places – Versilia
- Motrone cove
- Pineta Marittima cove
Questions
Is Pontili Bocca di Serchio sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Darsena Viareggio, 3.6 NM by sea.
Is Pontili Bocca di Serchio sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pineta Marittima, 2.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Pontili Bocca di Serchio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Pontili Bocca di Serchio?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.