Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti)
cove · Lefkes · Cyclades
Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti) is a cove on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Lefkes.
Also known as Χρυσή Ακτή.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (123°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi), south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (32°–36°).
Swell can come in from north-east to east-south-east (40°–104°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.1 ha).
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 (1 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 wind: Paralia Angali Chrysis Aktis, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Paralia Angali Chrysis Aktis, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Fishing port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Fishing port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Fishing port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fishing port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Drios Bay, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Angali Chrysis Aktis cove · 1 NM by sea
- Drios Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Drios Bay anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Punda Beach cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Fishing port port · 2.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Lolandoi cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Lefkes
- Alyki bay anchorage
- Fishing port port
- Paralia Angali Chrysis Aktis cove
- Drios Bay cove
Questions
Is Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti) sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Angali Chrysis Aktis, 1 NM by sea.
Is Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti) sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Fishing port, 2.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.