Kefala
cove · Euboea · South Evia and East Attica
Kefala is a cove on the island of Euboea, in the South Evia and East Attica cruising area.
Also known as Μικρή Κεφάλα.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (167°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (152°–188°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
A few houses ashore (11 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 south-east wind: Megali Ammos, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Megali Ammos, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spitha, 5.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Zastana cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Megali Ammos cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Kalamitsi cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Marmari Bay cove · 3 NM by sea
- Steni Beach cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Marmari port · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Euboea
- Kastri cove
- Kavos cove
- Kokkinis cove
- Laka Saravanou cove
Questions
Is Kefala sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kefala sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Megali Ammos, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kefala?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kefala?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kefala?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.