Kounoupeli
cove · Ionian Sea
Kounoupeli is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest settlement is Λουτρά Υρμίνης Ηλείας.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (293°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-north-east (204°–16°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 16.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Λουτρά Υρμίνης Ηλείας: 16 min by dinghy
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: Ioniki Akti, 13.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Ioniki Akti, 13.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kounoupelaki cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Brinia cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Gianiskari Beach cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Ioniki Akti cove · 13.1 NM by sea
- Paralia Kalamakiou cove · 14.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Ionian Sea
- Tramoudana cove
- Vathiavali Beach cove
- Marathonisi Beach cove
- Pidima Kyras cove
Questions
Is Kounoupeli sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Kounoupeli sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kounoupeli?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kounoupeli?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 16.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kounoupeli?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.