Kerasia Bay
cove · Corfu · Ionian Sea
Kerasia Bay is a cove on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Agnitsini.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands.
Also known as Παραλία Κερασιά.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (148°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (156°–180°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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 (13 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Agnitsini, Kerkyra: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 35 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: Gjiri i Blistë, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gjiri i Blistë, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Houhoulias Bay, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Houhoulias Bay, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Houhoulias Bay cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ag. Stefanos Bay cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Gjiri i Blistë cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Kalami Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Pema e Thatë cove · 1 NM by sea
- Galiskari Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Corfu
- Glyfada Beach cove
- Kalami port
- Kommeno anchorage
Questions
Is Kerasia Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kerasia Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gjiri i Blistë, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kerasia Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Kerasia Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.