Baia degli Infreschi
cove · Campania
Baia degli Infreschi is a cove on the coast of Campania.
It lies in Gulf of Policastro.
Also known as Grotta degli Infreschi, Porto degli Infreschi and Grotta del Noglio.
The bay opens towards the south-east (130°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south (92°–172°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Baia degli Infreschi lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Costa degli Infreschi e della Masseta: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Local rules
- Zone B: motor navigation at 5 knots within 300 m and 10 knots (in transit) between 300 and 600 m, reserved for eco-compatible natanti and imbarcazioni (engine compliant with 2003/44/CE or black water tank) and for navi da diporto compliant with MARPOL IV and VI to reach the buoys; mooring with paid authorisation at the equipped sites; anchoring of natanti and imbarcazioni away from posidonia, coralligenous beds and buoy fields. (To be checked)
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Cala Bianca, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Bianca, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Bianca, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Scario (anchorage), 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Scario (anchorage), 4.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala di Torre Mozza cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Bianca cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Monte di Luna cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggie Gemelle cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia della Carcarella cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Lentiscelle cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Campania
- Golfo di Genito cove
- Marina d'Arechi marina
Questions
Is Baia degli Infreschi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Baia degli Infreschi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Bianca, 1.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baia degli Infreschi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baia degli Infreschi?
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Baia degli Infreschi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.