Marinaretti
cove · Anzio · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Marinaretti is a cove on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Anzio.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (155°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-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-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (112°–208°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (25 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Riserva naturale provinciale Villa Borghese: 15 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: Nettuno Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Nettuno Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Nettuno Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto di Anzio, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Rada di Anzio anchorage · 0.2 NM by sea
- Porto di Anzio marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Rada di Nettuno anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- Nettuno Marina marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Torre Astura anchorage · 5.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Anzio
- Porto di Anzio marina
- Rada di Anzio anchorage
Questions
Is Marinaretti sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marinaretti sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Nettuno Marina, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Marinaretti?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Marinaretti?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Marinaretti?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.