Akrotiri
cove · Cyprus – 35.325, 34.043 · Cyprus
Akrotiri is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west (100°–260°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
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 north-east wind: Boğaz harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Boğaz harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Boğaz harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Boğaz harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Boğaz harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Bogazi, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Bogazi, 3.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Boğaz harbour port · 4.6 NM by sea
- Kocareis Beach cove · 9.8 NM by sea
- Silver Beach cove · 10.9 NM by sea
- Glapsides Beach cove · 11.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Cyprus – 35.325, 34.043
- Akrotiri port
- Alaminos Harbour marina
- Arkrotiriou port
Questions
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Boğaz harbour, 4.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Akrotiri?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Akrotiri?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Akrotiri?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.