Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj
cove · Silivri · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Silivri.
It lies in Çatalca Peninsula.
The bay opens towards the south (169°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (96°–248°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 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: Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marmara Ereğlisi Halk Plajı, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marmara Ereğlisi Halk Plajı, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marmara Ereğlisi Halk Plajı, 9.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Silivri Kumluk Mevkii Halk Plajı cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Güzel Bahçe Villaları cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Marmara Ereğlisi Halk Plajı cove · 9.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Silivri
Questions
Is Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Semizkum Başkent-4 Site Önü Plaj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.