Vagia Beach
cove · Aegina · Saronic Gulf
Vagia Beach is a cove on the island of Aegina, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Aegina.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Also known as Βάγια.
The bay opens towards the north (2°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.3 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (288°–304°).
Swell can come in from north-west to east-north-east (312°–72°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Vaia: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 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 north wind: Pebblestone Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Pebblestone Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kolona Beach, 7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pebblestone Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Pebblestone Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Loutra cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Marina Souvalas port · 2.3 NM by sea
- Pebblestone Beach cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Agia Marina (anchorage) anchorage · 4.4 NM by sea
- Agia Marina Bay cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Agia Marina port · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Aegina
- Paralia Zinovi cove
- Profitis Ilias Bay cove
Questions
Is Vagia Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pebblestone Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
Is Vagia Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vagia Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vagia Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vagia Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.