Argassi
cove · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Argassi is a cove on the island of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Zakynthos.
Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-east (40°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east-south-east (340°–112°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (75 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Kalliteros, Zakynthos: 21 min by road
- Margaraiika, Zakynthos: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by road
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Zakynthos, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Zakynthos, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Zakynthos port · 0.9 NM by sea
- A.N.O.Z marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Porto Kaminia cove · 2 NM by sea
- Porto Zoro cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Akrotiri cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Banana Beach cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Akrotiri cove
- Ammoudi cove
- Banana Beach cove
- Blue cave cove
Questions
Is Argassi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zakynthos, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Argassi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Argassi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Argassi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Argassi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.