Paralia Rachon
cove · Paralia Rachon · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Paralia Rachon is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The bay opens towards the south (177°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.9 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–148°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (156°–196°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Plakes, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vasilina, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Neo Thronio, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Neo Thronio, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
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Questions
Is Paralia Rachon sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Rachon sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vasilina, 3.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Paralia Rachon?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Rachon?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.