Scoglio del Sale
cove · Agropoli · Campania
Scoglio del Sale is a cove on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Agropoli.
It lies in Gulf of Salerno.
The bay opens towards the north-west (313°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north (256°–8°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 12.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Monaci: 19 min on foot
- Iscalonga: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min on foot
- Torretta: 26 min on foot
- San Biagio: 30 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 north wind: Ogliastro Marina, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Lago, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port of Agropoli, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Agropoli, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Agropoli, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Baia del Sauco cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Port of Agropoli marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Lago cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Spiagga Licinella cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- San Marco di Castellabate Harbour marina · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Agropoli
- Port of Agropoli marina
- Baia del Sauco cove
- Lago cove
- Spiagga Licinella cove
Questions
Is Scoglio del Sale sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ogliastro Marina, 9.9 NM by sea.
Is Scoglio del Sale sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Scoglio del Sale?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Scoglio del Sale?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 12.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Scoglio del Sale?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.