Balıklıova
cove · North-East Aegean
Balıklıova is a cove on the coast of North-East Aegean.
It lies in Gulf of İzmir.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (70°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.2 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east (48°–96°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (63 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:
- Polichna: 21 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 wind: Anchorage, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Anchorage, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: İsareis Koyu, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: İsareis Koyu, 7.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Beyaz Kayalar anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Mordoğan Harbour marina · 5.2 NM by sea
- Kocakum Beach cove · 6.4 NM by sea
- İsareis Koyu cove · 7.7 NM by sea
- Ardıç Beach cove · 8 NM by sea
- Urla Yat Limanı marina · 12.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – North-East Aegean
- Ayvalık Marina marina
- Babakale port
- Davutlar Limanı marina
Questions
Is Balıklıova sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Anchorage, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Balıklıova sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is İsareis Koyu, 7.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Balıklıova?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Balıklıova?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Balıklıova?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.