Monte d'Argento
cove · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Monte d'Argento is a cove on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Minturno.
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.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (136°–280°).
- 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 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castel Argento: 15 min by dinghy
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: Caposele Harbour, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Caposele Harbour, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Formia Marina, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Formia Marina, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Mola, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Scauri Small Harbour, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Scauri Small Harbour marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Villa Pellegrini cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Mola cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Formia Marina marina · 5.4 NM by sea
- Caposele Harbour marina · 6.1 NM by sea
- Gaeta Marina Base Nautica Flavio Gioia marina · 6.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Lazio and Pontine Islands
- Da Ezio alla Torretta cove
- Rada di Nettuno anchorage
- Rio Martino Small Harbour marina
Questions
Is Monte d'Argento sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Monte d'Argento sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Caposele Harbour, 6.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Monte d'Argento?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Monte d'Argento?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Monte d'Argento?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.