Scarrupata
cove · Ischia · Campania
Scarrupata is a cove on the island of Ischia, in the Campania cruising area.
The nearest town is Barano d'Ischia.
Ischia is part of the Phlegraean Islands.
The bay opens towards the south (176°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (120°–236°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Scarrupata lies in the protected area Area marina protetta Regno di Nettuno: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
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 (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Schiappone: 32 min on foot
- Casabona: 38 min on foot
- Vatoliere: 39 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 east wind: Sant Angelo d'Ischia Small Harbour, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Punta la Scrofa, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Punta la Scrofa, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Cartaromana, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Punta della Carnuccia, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta della Carnuccia cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Punta Grotta di Terra o del Bordo cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Maronti beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Punta Parata Centoremi cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Punta della Pisciazza cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Cartaromana cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Campania by wind
More places – Ischia
- Ischia Ponte mooring field
- Isola Ucraina mooring field
- Spiaggia degli Inglesi mooring field
- Spiaggia di San Pietro mooring field
Questions
Is Scarrupata sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Scarrupata sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Punta la Scrofa, 5.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Scarrupata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Scarrupata?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Scarrupata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.