Nerandza
cove · Gulf of Corinth
Nerandza is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Velo.
The bay opens towards the north-east (53°).
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 north-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-east (64°–128°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (340°–52°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Νεράντζα Κορινθίας: 5 min on foot
- Κοκκώνι Κορινθίας: 36 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: Marina near Dourvationa, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Plaz Limnis Iraiou, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Skaloma, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cantare, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Bolati, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Dourvationa, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Gulf of Corinth
- Manglaraiika cove
- Mavra Litharia cove
- Paralia Engali cove
- Paralia Pounta cove
Questions
Is Nerandza sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Dourvationa, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Nerandza sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cantare, 6.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Nerandza?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Nerandza?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Nerandza?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.