Porto Koufo
cove · Sykia · Halkidiki and Thassos
Porto Koufo is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Sykia.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-west (230°).
« The best natural harbour in the Aegean »: spectacular entrance between cliffs, all-weather shelter, pontoon and fish tavernas; anchor trip line advised (chains on the bottom).
Cited by several guides.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (224°–240°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 11.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 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.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Par. Ambelos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Par. Ambelos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Par. Ambelos, 6.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Toroni Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Nudist Beach Destinika cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Paralia Azapiko cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Akr. Papadia cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Styladario cove · 5 NM by sea
- Par. Ambelos cove · 6.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Sykia
- Toroni Beach cove
- Kalamitsi anchorage
Questions
Is Porto Koufo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Koufo sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Porto Koufo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 11.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Porto Koufo?
Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Porto Koufo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.