Ocaklar Koyu
cove · Erdek · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Ocaklar Koyu 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 south-west (220°).
Wide sandy bay west of the Kapıdağ peninsula, useful in north-easterly winds; anchoring in 5 to 8 m on sand with good holding.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 12.5 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to west (172°–264°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 18.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Ocaklar Koyu 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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-east wind: Port of Erdek, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Küçüktuzla, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Küçüktuzla, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Küçüktuzla, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Erdek, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Erdek marina · 4.4 NM by sea
- Erdek Körfezi cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Küçüktuzla cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Kalem Koyu cove · 5 NM by sea
- Münferit Koyu cove · 7.4 NM by sea
- Şirinçavuş Ancient Harbour port · 8.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Erdek
- Erdek Körfezi cove
- Port of Erdek marina
- Münferit Koyu cove
Questions
Is Ocaklar Koyu sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ocaklar Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port of Erdek, 4.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ocaklar Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 18.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ocaklar Koyu?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Ocaklar Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.