Ayia Marina Chrysochous
cove · Cyprus
Ayia Marina Chrysochous is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (299°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, 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 south-west to north-north-east (220°–20°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
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: Latsiou, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Paradise Beach, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Harbour near Pomos, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Harbour near Pomos, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Latsiou, 6.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Nea Dhimmata cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Paradise Beach cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Tpoulorotsos Beach cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Pomos cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Mavralis Beach cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Dragon Cave cove · 4.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Cyprus
- Arkrotiriou port
- Avdimou Bay cove
- Blue Coral cove
- Cape Zevgari cove
Questions
Is Ayia Marina Chrysochous sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Latsiou, 6.7 NM by sea.
Is Ayia Marina Chrysochous sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ayia Marina Chrysochous?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ayia Marina Chrysochous?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ayia Marina Chrysochous?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.