Arenauta
cove · Gaeta · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Arenauta is a cove on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Gaeta.
Also known as grotta dell'arenauta.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (200°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (132°–272°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Ariana, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: San Vito, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- San Vito cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ariana cove · 1 NM by sea
- Quaranta Remi cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Sant'Agostino cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Fontanina cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Serapo anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Gaeta
- San Vito cove
- Serapo anchorage
- Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour marina
Questions
Is Arenauta sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Arenauta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Arenauta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Arenauta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Arenauta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.