Tris Ekklisies
cove · Crete
Tris Ekklisies is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (167°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (100°–240°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (220 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Koudouma, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Agios Ioannis, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Salamias, 6.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sweet Kolymbos cove · 1 NM by sea
- Koudouma cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Salamias cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Agios Nikitas cove · 6.4 NM by sea
- Leprias cove · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Sweet Kolymbos cove
- Tripiti cove
- Tsifliki cove
- Vourlia beach cove
Questions
Is Tris Ekklisies sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Tris Ekklisies sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Tris Ekklisies?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Tris Ekklisies?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Tris Ekklisies?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.