Beyaz Kayalar
anchorage · North-East Aegean
Beyaz Kayalar is an anchorage on the coast of North-East Aegean.
It lies in Gulf of İzmir.
The bay opens towards the east (101°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–108°).
- 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 1.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Beyaz Kayalar lies in the protected area Karaburun-Ildır Körfezi Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (24 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Anchorage, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: İsareis Koyu, 7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: İsareis Koyu, 7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Balıklıova cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Mordoğan Harbour marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Kocakum Beach cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- İsareis Koyu cove · 7 NM by sea
- Ardıç Beach cove · 7.3 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
- 40 Dilim anchorage
- Ayvalık Vapur İskelesi marina
- Kirk Dilim anchorage
- Piyade Koyu cove
Questions
Is Beyaz Kayalar sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Beyaz Kayalar sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is İsareis Koyu, 7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Beyaz Kayalar?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Beyaz Kayalar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Beyaz Kayalar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.