Cove near Mezitli
cove · Eastern Turkish coast
Cove near Mezitli is a cove on the coast of Eastern Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Mezitli.
It lies in Gulf of Mersin.
The bay opens towards the south-east (129°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (68°–204°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (21 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Soli: 23 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 north-east wind: Karaduvar Sahili, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Harbour near Mersin, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Mersin Marina, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mersin Marina, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mersin Marina, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mersin Marina marina · 1 NM by sea
- Mersin Çamlıbel Yat Limanı marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Karaduvar Sahili cove · 6.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Eastern Turkish coast by wind
More places – Eastern Turkish coast
- Melody Beach cove
- Vostochny Cargo Terminal port
- Çenger Beach cove
Questions
Is Cove near Mezitli sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cove near Mezitli sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mersin Marina, 1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Cove near Mezitli?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cove near Mezitli?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.