Karaduvar Sahili
cove · Eastern Turkish coast
Karaduvar Sahili is a cove on the coast of Eastern Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Akdeniz.
It lies in Gulf of Mersin.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (194°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (144°–244°).
- 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.
Room to anchor: medium (about 4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Anchiale: 17 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Harbour near Mersin, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Mersin Marina, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mersin Çamlıbel Yat Limanı, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mersin Çamlıbel Yat Limanı, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Harbour near Mersin, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mersin Çamlıbel Yat Limanı marina · 3.6 NM by sea
- Mersin Marina marina · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Eastern Turkish coast by wind
More places – Eastern Turkish coast
- Eğribük Koyu cove
- Karaburun cove
- Mersin Çamlıbel Yat Limanı marina
Questions
Is Karaduvar Sahili sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Karaduvar Sahili sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mersin Marina, 6.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Karaduvar Sahili?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Karaduvar Sahili?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.