Cove near Yalova
cove · Yalova · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Cove near Yalova is a cove on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Yalova.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (332°).
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 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north-east (272°–36°).
- 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 0.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cove near Yalova 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 (106 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Helenopolis: 67 min by road
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: Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Setur Yalova Yat Limanı marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Koru cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Turyol port · 7.2 NM by sea
- Bayramoğlu Marina Yat Limanı marina · 8 NM by sea
- İDO ESKİHİSAR ARABALI VAPUR İSKELESİ port · 9.8 NM by sea
- NEGMAR ESKİHİSAR ARABALI VAPUR İSKELESİ port · 9.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Yalova
- Setur Yalova Yat Limanı marina
Questions
Is Cove near Yalova sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Yalova, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Cove near Yalova sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cove near Yalova?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cove near Yalova?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cove near Yalova?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.