Ortakent Plaj
cove · Bodrum · Turkish coast
Ortakent Plaj is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Bodrum.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (150°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 18.1 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south (132°–184°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 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: Movenpick Plaj, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gumbet limani, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kargı, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Camel Beach, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Camel Beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Kargı cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Movenpick Plaj cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Aktur D Plajı cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Aspat Plajı cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Karaincir Beach cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Bodrum
- Milta Bodrum Marina marina
- Movenpick Plaj cove
- Plus Watersports marina
Questions
Is Ortakent Plaj sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ortakent Plaj sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gumbet limani, 4.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Ortakent Plaj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ortakent Plaj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.