Omi Plaj
cove · Muratpaşa · Lycian coast
Omi Plaj is a cove on the coast of Lycian coast.
The nearest town is Muratpaşa.
It lies in Gulf of Antalya.
Also known as Plaj.
The bay opens towards the south (176°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (104°–252°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (99 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Magydus: 10 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: Falez Halk, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Old Harbor, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Setur Antalya Yat Limanı, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port Akdeniz, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port Akdeniz, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Boğaçayı manzara terası, 8.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Private beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Falez Halk cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Pirate`s Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Old Harbor marina · 5.6 NM by sea
- Boğaçayı manzara terası cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Port Akdeniz port · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lycian coast by wind
More places – Muratpaşa
- Falez Halk cove
- Pirate`s Beach cove
- Private beach cove
Questions
Is Omi Plaj sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Omi Plaj sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Setur Antalya Yat Limanı, 8.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Omi Plaj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Omi Plaj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Omi Plaj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.