Karaburun

cove · Eastern Turkish coast

Karaburun is a cove on the coast of Eastern Turkish coast.

The nearest town is Okurcalar.

It lies in Gulf of Antalya.

The bay opens towards the west-south-west (239°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Partial shelter in north-west wind.

No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from south-south-west to west (204°–268°).

Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–288°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: large (about 17.2 ha).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Pebble beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 17.2 ha).

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.