Capri Marina Grande (anchorage)
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Capri Marina Grande (anchorage) is an anchorage on the island of Capri, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Capri.
It lies in Gulf of Naples.
Capri is part of the Campanian Archipelago.
Also known as Capri Marina Grande.
The bay opens towards the north-east (42°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and east wind.
No shelter in north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (28°–56°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 19.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
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.
A few houses ashore (65 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Chiesa di San Costanzo: 26 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: Porto Commerciale capri, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Porto Turistico di Capri, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto Turistico di Capri, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Commerciale capri port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Capri Marina Grande marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Pastena cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Porto Turistico di Capri marina · 1 NM by sea
- Grotta di Matermania anchorage · 2 NM by sea
- Cala del Rio cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Capri
- Da Luigi Ai Faraglioni cove
- Marina Piccola anchorage
- Pastena cove
- Grotta del Castiglione anchorage
Questions
Is Capri Marina Grande (anchorage) sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Commerciale capri, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Capri Marina Grande (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Capri Marina Grande (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 19.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Capri Marina Grande (anchorage)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 1.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Capri Marina Grande (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.