Koukoumos i Koukmos
cove · Lesbos · North-East Aegean
Koukoumos i Koukmos is a cove on the island of Lesbos, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Polichnitos.
It lies in Kalloni Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (158°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.9 NM of open water towards the south.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Lesbos
- Kavaki port
- Kechrada cove
- Koumanos cove
- Lambrini i Ouzoun Sokak cove
Questions
Is Koukoumos i Koukmos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Koukoumos i Koukmos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Koukoumos i Koukmos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Koukoumos i Koukmos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.