Scauri Small Harbour
marina · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Scauri Small Harbour is a marina on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Minturno.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-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 south-west (128°–220°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre dei Molini: 9 min on foot
- Torre Quadrata: 12 min on foot
- Le Tore: 28 min on foot
- Vaglia: 40 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (L'anfora) 360 m away
- Supermarket (Conad) 530 m away
- Train (Minturno - Scauri) 1.7 km away
- Parking 120 m away
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, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Caposele Harbour, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Formia Marina, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Formia Marina, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Mola, 4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Monte d'Argento cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Villa Pellegrini cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Mola cove · 4 NM by sea
- Formia Marina marina · 4.1 NM by sea
- Caposele Harbour marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Gaeta Marina Base Nautica Flavio Gioia marina · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Lazio and Pontine Islands
- Rada di Nettuno anchorage
- Rio Martino Small Harbour marina
- Spiaggia della Bufalara cove
- Torre Astura anchorage
Questions
Is Scauri Small Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Scauri Small Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Caposele Harbour, 4.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Scauri Small Harbour?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Scauri Small Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.