Soupia (islet)
anchorage · Hydra · Saronic Gulf
Soupia (islet) is an anchorage on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Hydra.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (160°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (84°–136°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (204°–256°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Soupia (beach), 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Soupia (Agios Athanasios), 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Mandraki, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mandraki, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mandraki, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Aliki Beach, 8.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Soupia (beach) anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Soupia (Agios Athanasios) anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Mandraki anchorage · 3.7 NM by sea
- Hydra Harbour port · 4.1 NM by sea
- Vlychos cove · 5.2 NM by sea
- Plakes cove · 5.5 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Hydra
- Soupia (Agios Athanasios) anchorage
- Soupia (beach) anchorage
Questions
Is Soupia (islet) sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Soupia (islet) sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mandraki, 3.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Soupia (islet)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Soupia (islet)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Soupia (islet)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.