Neraki Beach
cove · Nafplio · Argolic Gulf
Neraki Beach is a cove on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Nafplio.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-west (218°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.3 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (164°–232°).
- 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 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Nafplio Municipality: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 31 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Karathona Bay, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Harbor of Nafplio, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kiveri Beach, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kiveri Beach, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Karathona Bay, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Karathona Bay cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Harbor of Nafplio port · 1.6 NM by sea
- Kiveri Beach cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Kiveri port · 3.4 NM by sea
- Tolo harbor port · 3.5 NM by sea
- Anavalos cove · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Nafplio
- Psili Ammos beach cove
- Tolo harbor port
- Paralia Asinis cove
- Plaka Beach cove
Questions
Is Neraki Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Neraki Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Karathona Bay, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Neraki Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Neraki Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Neraki Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.