Kato Nisi beach
cove · Elafonisos · Southern Peloponnese
Kato Nisi beach is a cove on the island of Elafonisos, in the Southern Peloponnese cruising area.
The nearest town is Elafonisos.
It lies in Laconian Gulf.
Also known as Κάτω Νησί.
The bay opens towards the north-west (314°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.1 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (272°–296°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (308°–328°).
- 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 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 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: Platanias, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Platanias, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Ormos Levki, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Ormos Levki, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ormos Frangos, 6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kapari cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kalogeras Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Aglyftis beach cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Platanias cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Limnes cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Sarakiniko bay anchorage · 5.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Elafonisos
- Kalogeras Beach cove
- Kapari cove
- Marina Elafonisou port
- Ormos Frangos anchorage
Questions
Is Kato Nisi beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Platanias, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Kato Nisi beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kato Nisi beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kato Nisi beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Kato Nisi beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.