Apokofto
cove · Sifnos · Cyclades
Apokofto is a cove on the island of Sifnos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Faros.
Sifnos is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Σάουρες.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (118°).
Chrysopigi monastery on its rock, Faros and Apokofto anchorages.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 22.9 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (92°–148°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (41 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Chryssopigi Monastery: 5 min on foot
- Faros, Sifnos: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 min by dinghy
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: Fasolou, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Fasolou, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Paralia Fikiada, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kastro, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fasolou anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platis Gialos cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Platys Gialos cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Kastro cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Fikiada cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Vathy cove · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Sifnos
- Fasolou anchorage
- Kastro cove
- Paralia Fikiada cove
- Vlychada cove
Questions
Is Apokofto sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Apokofto sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Fikiada, 4.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Apokofto?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Apokofto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Apokofto?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.