Miso Bay
anchorage · Rinia · Cyclades
Miso Bay is an anchorage on the island of Rinia, in the Cyclades cruising area.
Rinia is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Órmos Miso and Λυγιάς.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (208°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (204°–220°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 south wind: Órmos Kormou Ammos, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Órmos Kormou Ammos, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: South Bay, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agia Triada cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- South Bay anchorage · 3.7 NM by sea
- Órmos Kormou Ammos anchorage · 4.7 NM by sea
- Ormos Fournos cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Chapel Bay anchorage · 6.9 NM by sea
- Ormos Gourna cove · 7.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Rinia
- Agia Triada cove
- Chapel Bay anchorage
- South Bay anchorage
- Órmos Skinou anchorage
Questions
Is Miso Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Miso Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Miso Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Miso Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Miso Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.