Ai helis beach
cove · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea
Ai helis beach is a cove on the island of Cephalonia, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Argostoli.
Cephalonia is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (168°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (116°–204°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (208°–216°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Svoronata: 38 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 east wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lygia cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Avithos Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Avithos South (nudist) cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Nipsias cove · 2 NM by sea
- Spartias cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Koutavos Lagoon cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Cephalonia
- Trapezaki beach cove
- Agia Ierousalim Beach cove
- Antisamos Bay cove
- Argostoli Bay cove
Questions
Is Ai helis beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ai helis beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Svoronata, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ai helis beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ai helis beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 3.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Ai helis beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.