Aksaz
cove · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Aksaz is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
It lies in Troad.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (24°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east-north-east (328°–72°).
- 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 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Aksaz lies in the protected area Marmara Denizi ve Adalar Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (172 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
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: Şarköy Halk Plajı, 10 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Fırıncık Koyu, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Meşeli Mağarası, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Şarköy Halk Plajı, 10 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Karabiga Koyu cove · 4 NM by sea
- Fırıncık Koyu cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Meşeli Mağarası cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- İçdaş Limanı marina · 7 NM by sea
- Kaptan Mezarlığı Mevkii cove · 8.8 NM by sea
- Şarköy Halk Plajı cove · 10 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
- Yeşilköy Marina marina
- Şirinçavuş Ancient Harbour port
- Alman Koyu cove
- Bayramoğlu Marina Yat Limanı marina
Questions
Is Aksaz sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Şarköy Halk Plajı, 10 NM by sea.
Is Aksaz sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Aksaz?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Aksaz?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Aksaz?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.