Ammos
cove · Thermaic Gulf
Ammos is a cove on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Korinos.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (64°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 12.5 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (348°–356°).
Swell can come in from north to south-east (0°–128°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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 north wind: Alykes Pydna, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Nea Michaniona, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Harbour near Methoni, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Alykes Pydna, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Alykes Pydna, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Alykes Pydna, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Alykes Pydna marina · 1 NM by sea
- Agiannis cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Paralia Katerinis Marina marina · 8.9 NM by sea
- Nea Michaniona port · 10.2 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 11.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Thermaic Gulf
- Agiannis cove
- Alykes Pydna marina
- Kamari cove
- Kato Polydendri cove
Questions
Is Ammos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alykes Pydna, 1 NM by sea.
Is Ammos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alykes Pydna, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ammos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ammos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ammos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.