Skala
port · Agistri · Saronic Gulf
Skala is a port on the island of Agistri, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Aegina.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west 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-east (120°–152°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-east (328°–28°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Μετóχι: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Hotel Alexandra) 190 m away
- Supermarket (Σούπερ Μάρκετ Νάργος) 400 m away
- Bus (ΣΚΑΛΑ) 300 m away
- Parking 380 m away
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: Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Chalikiada Beach, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Chalikiada Beach, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Chalikiada Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
- Aegina Port port · 2.2 NM by sea
- Spilia Bay cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Kolona Beach cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Marathona A cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Karyotis Bay cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Agistri
- Angistri port
- Dragonera Beach cove
- Chalikiada Beach cove
Questions
Is Skala sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Skala sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Aegina Port, 2.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Skala?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Skala?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.