Sourpi Bay
cove · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Sourpi Bay is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The nearest town is Sourpi.
It lies in Pagasetic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (290°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.5 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (332°–348°).
- 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 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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: Nea Agchialos, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Chorostasi, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Chorostasi, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Chorostasi, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nea Agchialos, 5.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Chorostasi cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Amaliapoli marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Nea Agchialos marina · 5.2 NM by sea
- Nea Agchialos cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Chrysi Akti Panagias cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios cove · 6.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
More places – Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
- Kavos cove
- Paralia Agrilezas cove
- Vasilina cove
Questions
Is Sourpi Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Nea Agchialos, 5.2 NM by sea.
Is Sourpi Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Sourpi Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Sourpi Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Sourpi Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.