Serapo
anchorage · Gaeta · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Serapo is an anchorage on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Gaeta.
Also known as Spiaggia Libera, Grotta del Turco, Grotta del Turco e Montagna Spaccata and Montagna Spaccata.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (204°).
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.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (144°–268°).
- 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 5.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Museo diocesano e della religiosità del Parco dei Monti Aurunci: 13 min on foot
- Grotta del Turco Gaeta: 16 min by dinghy
- Gaeta: 29 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, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Fontanina, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fontanina cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Quaranta Remi cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Ariana cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Arenauta cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- San Vito cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Gaeta
Questions
Is Serapo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Serapo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gaeta Porto Santa Maria Small Harbour, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Serapo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Serapo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Serapo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.