Cala Cecata
anchorage · Ponza · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Cala Cecata is an anchorage on the island of Ponza, in the Lazio and Pontine Islands cruising area.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (329°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-east (272°–24°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Cecata lies in the protected area Riserva Naturale di Ponza: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (24 buildings 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 north wind: Cala Gaetano, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Punta Papa, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala del Core, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Gaetano, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala Gaetano, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Cavone anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Fonte anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Punta Papa anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Caparra cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Feola mooring field · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Aurora cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Ponza
- Cala Caparra cove
- Cala Cavone anchorage
- Cala Fonte anchorage
- Faraoni anchorage
Questions
Is Cala Cecata sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Gaetano, 3.2 NM by sea.
Is Cala Cecata sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Cecata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Cecata?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Cecata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.