Plaz
cove · Patras · Gulf of Corinth
Plaz is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Patras.
It lies in Gulf of Patras.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (332°).
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 5.8 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (20°–36°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (284°–324°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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 (3 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 north wind: Patras Marina, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Patras Marina, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Northern Port of Patras, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Northern Port of Patras, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Northern Port of Patras, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Patras Marina, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Northern Port of Patras port · 1.5 NM by sea
- Patras Marina marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Antirio port · 2.6 NM by sea
- Kondyleika cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Southern Port of Patras port · 3.6 NM by sea
- Manglaraiika cove · 4.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Patras
- Patras Marina marina
- Kondyleika cove
- Southern Port of Patras port
Questions
Is Plaz sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patras Marina, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Plaz sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Plaz?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plaz?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Plaz?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.