Nikolaiika
cove · Aigio · Gulf of Corinth
Nikolaiika is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Aigio.
It lies in Gulf of Corinth.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (69°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 24.6 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (12°–124°).
- 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 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Helike: 9 min on foot
- Nikolaiika: 37 min on foot
- Rodia: 40 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: Paralia Tolofonos, 7.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Trizonia, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Trizonia, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Pefkakia, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Paralia Tolofonos, 7.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Terpsithea cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Engali cove · 4 NM by sea
- Paralia Pounta cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Akoli cove · 7 NM by sea
- Paralia Tolofonos cove · 7.6 NM by sea
- Selianitika cove · 7.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Aigio
- Akoli cove
Questions
Is Nikolaiika sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Tolofonos, 7.6 NM by sea.
Is Nikolaiika sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Pefkakia, 4.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Nikolaiika?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Nikolaiika?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Nikolaiika?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.