Mochlos
port · Crete
Mochlos is a port on the coast of Crete.
Fishermen's hamlet in the Gulf of Mirabello facing Mochlos islet and its Minoan remains, 150 m from the coast.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (8°–72°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (316°–336°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Taverna Remezzo) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Mini Market Αηηα Αδαμάκη) 260 m away
- Parking 220 m away
- Λιμάνι Μόχλου
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: Pachia Ammos, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Pachia Ammos, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Pachia Ammos, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Tholos Beach, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Pachia Ammos, 6.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Linares cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Tholos Beach cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Pachia Ammos port · 6.6 NM by sea
- Papadiokambos cove · 7.4 NM by sea
- Pachia Ammos cove · 7.8 NM by sea
- Vryonisi cove · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Diktina Beach cove
- Marina of Plakias port
- Pink Beach cove
- Schinaria Beach cove
Questions
Is Mochlos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pachia Ammos, 6.6 NM by sea.
Is Mochlos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Mochlos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mochlos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.