Tsoukaleika
cove · Kato Achaia · Gulf of Corinth
Tsoukaleika is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Kato Achaia.
It lies in Gulf of Patras.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13.7 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-east (272°–44°).
- 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 3.6 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 (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Alissos: 32 min by public transport (Π1)
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: Patras Marina, 7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Patras Marina, 7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Southern Port of Patras, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Alikes, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Southern Port of Patras, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Patras Marina, 7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anemomylos cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Alikes cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Niforaika Beach cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- Southern Port of Patras port · 5.8 NM by sea
- Paralia Kalamakiou cove · 7 NM by sea
- Patras Marina marina · 7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Kato Achaia
- Niforaika Beach cove
- Paralia Kalamakiou cove
Questions
Is Tsoukaleika sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patras Marina, 7 NM by sea.
Is Tsoukaleika sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Tsoukaleika?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Tsoukaleika?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Tsoukaleika?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.