Pebblestone Beach
cove · Aegina · Saronic Gulf
Pebblestone Beach is a cove on the island of Aegina, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Agia Marina.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Also known as Κάβος and Sea Cave.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (152°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (112°–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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 49.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Temple of Aphaea: 45 min on foot
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: Kleidi, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vagia Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vagia Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agia Marina, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agia Marina Bay cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Agia Marina port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Agia Marina (anchorage) anchorage · 0.2 NM by sea
- Vagia Beach cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Kipos Bay cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Loutra cove · 6.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Aegina
- Marina Souvalas port
- Aeginitisa cove
- Kamares cove
- Karyotis Bay cove
Questions
Is Pebblestone Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Pebblestone Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vagia Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pebblestone Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pebblestone Beach?
Room to anchor: large (about 49.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Pebblestone Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.