Sunset Beach
cove · Chania · Crete
Sunset Beach is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Chania.
It lies in Chania Gulf.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (341°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-east (312°–20°).
- 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 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 11.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (19 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Daratsos: 38 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 north wind: Marina of Chania, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina of Chania, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Eastern Gulf, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina of Chania, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Agion Apostolon cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Eastern Gulf cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Golden Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina of Chania port · 2.7 NM by sea
- Kouloura cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Agia Kyriaki marina · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Chania
- Marina of Chania port
- Agia Kyriaki marina
- Eastern Gulf cove
Questions
Is Sunset Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Chania, 2.7 NM by sea.
Is Sunset Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Sunset Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Sunset Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 11.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Sunset Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.