Spiaggia della Bufalara
cove · Lazio and Pontine Islands
Spiaggia della Bufalara is a cove on the coast of Lazio and Pontine Islands.
The nearest town is Borgo Grappa.
The bay opens towards the south-west (219°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-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 north-west (140°–304°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia della Bufalara lies in the protected area Circeo National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 east wind: Canale Torre Paola, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: San Felice Circeo Marina, 13.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: San Felice Circeo Marina, 13.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: San Felice Circeo Marina, 13.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage), 12.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Rio Martino Small Harbour marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Torre Astura anchorage · 7.5 NM by sea
- Canale Torre Paola marina · 8.5 NM by sea
- Il Precipizio cove · 9.3 NM by sea
- Villaggio Busiri Vici cove · 10 NM by sea
- San Felice Circeo Marina (anchorage) anchorage · 12.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lazio and Pontine Islands by wind
More places – Lazio and Pontine Islands
- Rio Martino Small Harbour marina
- Scauri Small Harbour marina
- Torre Astura anchorage
Questions
Is Spiaggia della Bufalara sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spiaggia della Bufalara sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia della Bufalara?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia della Bufalara?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia della Bufalara?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.