Mansoura
cove · Kokkina · Cyprus
Mansoura is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Kokkina.
The bay opens towards the north (354°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east 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 north-east (296°–56°).
- 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (38 buildings 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 east wind: Pomos, 5.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Harbour near Pomos, 4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kokkina cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Omega Beach cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Pachyamos Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Dragon Cave cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Pomos cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Tpoulorotsos Beach cove · 6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Kokkina
- Kokkina cove
- Pachyamos Beach cove
Questions
Is Mansoura sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Mansoura sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mansoura?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mansoura?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Mansoura?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.