Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour
marina · Gaeta · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour is a marina on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Gaeta.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (16°–72°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Gaeta cathedral: 7 min on foot
- Santissima Annunziata: 12 min on foot
- Castello di Gaeta: 14 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Antico Vico Gaeta) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Ottimo) 1.8 km away
- Parking 60 m away
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: Caposele Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Caposele Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Caposele Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Gaeta Marina Base Nautica Flavio Gioia, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Gaeta Marina Base Nautica Flavio Gioia marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Caposele Harbour marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Serapo anchorage · 2.5 NM by sea
- Fontanina cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Formia Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Mola cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Gaeta
- Arenauta cove
- Quaranta Remi cove
- Sant'Agostino cove
Questions
Is Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Caposele Harbour, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.