Frontone
anchorage · Ponza · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Frontone is an anchorage on the island of Ponza, in the Lazio and Pontine Islands cruising area.
The nearest town is Ponza.
Also known as Spiaggia di Frontone.
The bay opens towards the east (84°).
Anchorage just west of Ponza harbour, sand and mud 5-6 m.
Cited by several guides.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-south-east (44°–120°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–132°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 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
Frontone 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.
Built-up shore (99 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Ponza: 35 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 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 north wind: Cala d'Inferno, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala di Chiaia di Luna, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala di Chiaia di Luna, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto di Ponza, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto di Ponza, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto di Ponza marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- La marinella dei morti cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala del Core anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala d'Inferno anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Schiavone cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Bagno Vecchio cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Ponza
- Cala d'Inferno anchorage
- Cala di Chiaia di Luna anchorage
- La marinella dei morti cove
- Spiaggia Aurora cove
Questions
Is Frontone sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala d'Inferno, 1 NM by sea.
Is Frontone sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto di Ponza, 0.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Frontone?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Frontone?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Frontone?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.