Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco
cove · Agropoli · Campania
Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco 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-north-west (293°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and 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 west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north (232°–356°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (40 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Caprarizzo: 32 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, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Lago, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: San Marco di Castellabate Harbour, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: San Marco di Castellabate Harbour, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Agropoli, 6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ogliastro Marina, 5.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- San Marco di Castellabate Harbour marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Lago cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Punta Licosa cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Baia del Sauco cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Scoglio del Sale cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Ogliastro Marina anchorage · 5.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Agropoli
- Lago cove
- Spiagga Licinella cove
Questions
Is Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ogliastro Marina, 5.9 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia Pozzillo San Marco?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.