Ronkounas beach
cove · Anafi · Cyclades
Ronkounas beach is a cove on the island of Anafi, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Hora.
Anafi is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Έξω Ρούκουνας and Μικρός Ρούκουνας.
The bay opens towards the south (172°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and 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 south (92°–172°).
Swell can come in from south to west (184°–260°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 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 north-east wind: Megas Potamos, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Chora, Anafi, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Dragontospilo, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Dragontospilo, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Livoskopos, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Katalimatsa, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Katalimatsa cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Flamourou cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Katsouni cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Megas Potamos cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Kleisidi beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Agioi Anargyroi cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Anafi
- Megas Potamos cove
- Prasies Bay cove
Questions
Is Ronkounas beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ronkounas beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ronkounas beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ronkounas beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ronkounas beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.