Anchorage
anchorage · Rinia · Cyclades
Anchorage is an anchorage on the island of Rinia, in the Cyclades cruising area.
Rinia is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the south-west (214°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (196°–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 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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-east wind: Miso Bay, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Órmos Kormou Ammos, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Órmos Kormou Ammos, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: South Bay, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Miso Bay anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- Agia Triada cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- South Bay anchorage · 3.7 NM by sea
- Órmos Kormou Ammos anchorage · 4.5 NM by sea
- Ormos Fournos cove · 5 NM by sea
- Chapel Bay anchorage · 6.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Rinia
- Agia Triada cove
- Chapel Bay anchorage
Questions
Is Anchorage sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anchorage sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Miso Bay, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anchorage?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anchorage?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anchorage?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.