Ákra Bísti
anchorage · Hydra · Saronic Gulf
Ákra Bísti is an anchorage on the island of Hydra, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (243°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (204°–228°).
- 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 19.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Bisti, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Molos, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agii Anargyri, 7.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Hydra
Questions
Is Ákra Bísti sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ákra Bísti sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ákra Bísti?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 19.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Ákra Bísti?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.