Lone
cove · Gragnano · Campania
Lone is a cove on the coast of Campania.
The nearest town is Gragnano.
It lies in Gulf of Salerno.
Also known as Vallone Cieco.
The bay opens towards the south-east (144°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (84°–216°).
- 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 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Pastena: 16 min by public transport
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: Conca dei Marini, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Conca dei Marini, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Amalfi Harbour, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Spiaggia della Vite, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Duoglio cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Spiaggia della Vite cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Amalfi Harbour marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Castiglione cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Conca dei Marini cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Furore's Fjord cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Gragnano
- Conca dei Marini cove
- Furore's Fjord cove
- Marina di Praia cove
- Spiaggia della Vite cove
Questions
Is Lone sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Lone sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Lone?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lone?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Lone?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.