Ikinci Koy
cove · Didim · Turkish Aegean coast
Ikinci Koy is a cove on the coast of Turkish Aegean coast.
The nearest town is Didim.
It lies in Güllük Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (148°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 to east-south-east (100°–108°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (116°–200°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Altınkum, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: D-Marin Didim, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: D-Marin Didim, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: D-Marin Didim, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Üçüncü Koy cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Altınkum marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- D-Marin Didim marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Yeşilkent cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour marina · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish Aegean coast by wind
More places – Didim
- Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı cove
- Yeşilkent cove
Questions
Is Ikinci Koy sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ikinci Koy sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is D-Marin Didim, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ikinci Koy?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Ikinci Koy?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.