Anchorage
anchorage · North-East Aegean
Anchorage is an anchorage on the coast of North-East Aegean.
It lies in Gulf of İzmir.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (119°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.4 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (108°–140°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Anchorage 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 (13 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 east wind: İsareis Koyu, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: İsareis Koyu, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Beyaz Kayalar, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Beyaz Kayalar anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Balıklıova cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Mordoğan Harbour marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Kocakum Beach cove · 6 NM by sea
- İsareis Koyu cove · 7.3 NM by sea
- Ardıç Beach cove · 7.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – North-East Aegean
- Chrysomilia port
- Psili cove
Questions
Is Anchorage sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anchorage sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is İsareis Koyu, 7.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anchorage?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anchorage?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Anchorage?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.