Synaxi
cove · Thracian Sea
Synaxi is a cove on the coast of Thracian Sea.
The bay opens towards the south (188°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west (104°–264°).
Swell can come in from west to west (268°–280°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Marmaritsa, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Limani Imerou, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Limani Imerou, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Limani Imerou, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Limani Imerou, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Limani Imerou, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Panorama, 8.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marmaritsa cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Pachynammos cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Panorama cove · 8.4 NM by sea
- Profitis Ilias cove · 8.6 NM by sea
- Spilia tou Kyklopa cove · 8.7 NM by sea
- Limani Imerou marina · 9.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thracian Sea by wind
More places – Thracian Sea
- Profitis Ilias cove
- Spilia tou Kyklopa cove
Questions
Is Synaxi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Synaxi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limani Imerou, 9.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Synaxi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Synaxi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Synaxi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.