Akrotiri
port · Cyprus – 34.573, 33.030 · Cyprus
Akrotiri is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north to south-east (4°–128°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
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: Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Limassol Old Port port · 4.7 NM by sea
- Limassol Marina marina · 5.1 NM by sea
- New Limassol Port port · 5.1 NM by sea
- Cape Zevgari cove · 6 NM by sea
- Arkrotiriou port · 7.8 NM by sea
- St Raphael Marina marina · 10.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Cyprus – 34.573, 33.030
- Hidden Beach cove
- Akrotiri cove
- Alaminos Harbour marina
Questions
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limassol Old Port, 4.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Akrotiri?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Akrotiri?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.