Therma
cove · Kos · Turkish coast
Therma is a cove on the island of Kos, in the Turkish coast cruising area.
The nearest town is Kos.
Kos is part of the Dodecanese.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (165°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east 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-west.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (80°–252°).
- 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 5.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 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-east wind: Akyarlar Plajı, 8.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kos Harbour, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kos Harbour, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kos Harbour, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kos Harbour, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Achinos Beach, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Achinos Beach cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Kos Harbour marina · 7.3 NM by sea
- Akyarlar Plajı cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Akçabük Sahili cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Murdala Koyu cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Kardamaina port · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Kos
- Kos Harbour marina
- Achinos Beach cove
Questions
Is Therma sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Therma sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kos Harbour, 7.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Therma?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Therma?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Therma?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.