Karabiga Koyu
cove · Troad · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Karabiga Koyu is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.1 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-east (272°–44°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Karabiga 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
Beach within 300 m.
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 north wind: Şarköy Halk Plajı, 10.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Fırıncık Koyu, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Meşeli Mağarası, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Meşeli Mağarası, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Şarköy Halk Plajı, 10.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fırıncık Koyu cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Meşeli Mağarası cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- İçdaş Limanı marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Aksaz cove · 4 NM by sea
- Şarköy Halk Plajı cove · 10.6 NM by sea
- Eriklice Köyü Halk Plajı cove · 10.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Troad
- Fırıncık Koyu cove
- Meşeli Mağarası cove
Questions
Is Karabiga Koyu sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Şarköy Halk Plajı, 10.6 NM by sea.
Is Karabiga Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Karabiga Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Karabiga Koyu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Karabiga Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.