Kamari
cove · Thermaic Gulf
Kamari is a cove on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Keramidi.
The bay opens towards the north-east (35°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east (340°–96°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Ai Giannis cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Rakopotamos cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Papakosta cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Kato Polydendri cove · 6 NM by sea
- Elitsa Beach cove · 10.4 NM by sea
- Paralia Analipsis cove · 10.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Thermaic Gulf
- Alykes Pydna marina
- Ammos cove
- Kato Polydendri cove
- Paralia Ai Giannis cove
Questions
Is Kamari sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Kamari sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kamari?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kamari?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kamari?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.