Erdek Körfezi
cove · Erdek · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Erdek Körfezi is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Erdek.
It lies in Erdek Gulf.
The bay opens towards the west (264°).
Pretty seaside town with shady cobbled streets, at the foot of the Kapıdağ, with markets and restaurants: the ideal base for exploring the Marmara islands.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 20.9 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north-west (224°–304°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Erdek Körfezi 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (90 buildings 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 south wind: Şirinçavuş Ancient Harbour, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Münferit Koyu, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Münferit Koyu, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Erdek, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Erdek marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Münferit Koyu cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Ocaklar Koyu cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Şirinçavuş Ancient Harbour port · 5.3 NM by sea
- Şirinçavuş Antik Limanı (anchorage) anchorage · 5.3 NM by sea
- Misakça Limanı marina · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Erdek
- Ocaklar Koyu cove
- Port of Erdek marina
Questions
Is Erdek Körfezi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Erdek Körfezi sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Erdek Körfezi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Erdek Körfezi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.