Kormoranon Bay Beach

cove · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea

Kormoranon Bay 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 north-west (323°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 2.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.

No open sector to the swell was found.

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.

Gravel beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (20 buildings within 600 m).

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Drapano, 0.6 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.