Quaranta Remi
cove · Gaeta · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Quaranta Remi is a cove on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Gaeta.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (208°).
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-north-west (128°–292°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 ha).
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.
A few houses ashore (33 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre Viola: 8 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: Ariana, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Fontanina, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Gaeta
Questions
Is Quaranta Remi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Quaranta Remi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 3.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Quaranta Remi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Quaranta Remi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Quaranta Remi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.