Lefkes
anchorage · Ermioni · Saronic Gulf
Lefkes is an anchorage on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Ermioni.
The bay opens towards the north-east (52°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (68°–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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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 north wind: Ermioni South, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Ermioni South, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Achladitsa, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Limín Ermiónis, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ermioni South port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Limín Ermiónis marina · 2 NM by sea
- Ermioni (anchorage) anchorage · 2 NM by sea
- Achladitsa cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Agii Anargyri cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Skindos anchorage · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Ermioni
- Ermioni South port
- Limín Ermiónis marina
- Ermioni (anchorage) anchorage
Questions
Is Lefkes sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ermioni South, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Lefkes sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Lefkes?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Lefkes?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.