Üçüncü Koy
cove · Didim · Turkish Aegean coast
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Üçüncü 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-east (131°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, 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 (92°–104°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (112°–172°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 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: Altınkum, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı, 1.9 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
- Ikinci 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 · 1.9 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
- Altınkum marina
- D-Marin Didim marina
- Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı cove
Questions
Is Üçüncü Koy sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Üçüncü 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 Üçüncü Koy?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Üçüncü Koy?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Üçüncü Koy?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.