Merikounta
cove · Chios · North-East Aegean
Merikounta is a cove on the island of Chios, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Mesta.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (327°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, 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 west to west (264°–272°).
Swell can come in from west to north-north-east (276°–32°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Apothika, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Apothika, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cove near Mesta, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cove near Mesta, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Apothika, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Apothika cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Agia Dynami cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Traxyli cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Kato Fana cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Limenas Lithiou marina · 7.1 NM by sea
- Trachili cove · 7.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Chios
- Managros Beach cove
- Marmaro cove
- Monolia cove
- Tigani cove
Questions
Is Merikounta sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Apothika, 4.4 NM by sea.
Is Merikounta sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Merikounta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Merikounta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Merikounta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.