Molos
cove · Hydra · Saronic Gulf
Molos is a cove on the island of Hydra, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Hydra.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (333°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.8 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north to north (4°–8°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–312°).
- 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 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (15 buildings 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 north wind: Ákra Bísti, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Hydra Harbour, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Limín Ermiónis, 7.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ákra Bísti, 4.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Hydra
- Agios Konstantinos cove
- Mandraki anchorage
- Bisti anchorage
- Hydra Harbour port
Questions
Is Molos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ákra Bísti, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Molos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Molos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Molos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Molos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.