Shayna
cove · Agios Epiktitos · Cyprus
Shayna is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Agios Epiktitos.
The bay opens towards the north (2°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to east-north-east (292°–76°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Agios Epiktitos: 22 min on foot
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: Kyrenia Tourism Port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kyrenia Tourism Port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Diana Beach, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kyrenia Tourism Port, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kyrenia Tourism Port, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Diana Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kyrenia Tourism Port marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Delta Marina marina · 2.8 NM by sea
- Bella Marin Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Alagadi Turtle Beach 1 cove · 4 NM by sea
- Alagadi Turtle Beach 2 cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Agios Epiktitos
- Alagadi Turtle Beach 2 cove
- Diana Beach cove
Questions
Is Shayna sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kyrenia Tourism Port, 2.7 NM by sea.
Is Shayna sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Shayna?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Shayna?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Shayna?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.