Okluk Koyu
marina · Karaca · Turkish coast
Okluk Koyu is a marina on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Karaca.
It lies in Gulf of Gökova.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Okluk Koyu lies in the protected area Gökova Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Hırsız, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Hırsız cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- English Harbour cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Karacasöğüt marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Marti Marina Jetty marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- İncekum cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Löngöz (Kargı) cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Karaca
- Marti Marina Jetty marina
- Hırsız cove
Questions
Is Okluk Koyu sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Okluk Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Okluk Koyu?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.