Anchorage near Chinitsa
anchorage · Spetses · Saronic Gulf
Anchorage near Chinitsa is an anchorage on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Spetses.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the west (266°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (264°–272°).
- 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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Halieis: 17 min on foot
- Pórto Chéli: 21 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Porto Cheli, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Cheli, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Cheli, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Porto Cheli port · 0.5 NM by sea
- Baltiza anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Chinitsa anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Chinitsa anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Megali Zogeria anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Kaiki cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Spetses
- Baltiza anchorage
- Chinitsa anchorage
- Órmos Metóchi anchorage
Questions
Is Anchorage near Chinitsa sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anchorage near Chinitsa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Anchorage near Chinitsa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anchorage near Chinitsa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Anchorage near Chinitsa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.