Lago
cove · Agropoli · Campania
Lago is a cove on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Agropoli.
It lies in Gulf of Salerno.
The bay opens towards the west (270°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-north-west (212°–340°).
- 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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (20 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Ogliastro Marina, 7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: San Marco di Castellabate Harbour, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: San Marco di Castellabate Harbour, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Agropoli, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Agropoli, 4.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- San Marco di Castellabate Harbour marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Baia del Sauco cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Scoglio del Sale cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Punta Licosa cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Port of Agropoli marina · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Agropoli
- Baia del Sauco cove
- Scoglio del Sale cove
- Spiagga Licinella cove
- Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco cove
Questions
Is Lago sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ogliastro Marina, 7 NM by sea.
Is Lago sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Lago?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lago?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Lago?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.