Akyarlar Plajı
cove · Kos · Turkish coast
Akyarlar Plajı is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Kos.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (161°).
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 east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (136°–140°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–168°).
- 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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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: At 5 Meter, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: At 5 Meter, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kos Harbour, 3.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akçabük Sahili cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Karaincir Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Aspat Plajı cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- At 5 Meter anchorage · 2.5 NM by sea
- Meteor Beach cove · 3 NM by sea
- Kos Harbour marina · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Kos
- Karaincir Beach cove
- Akçabük Sahili cove
Questions
Is Akyarlar Plajı sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Akyarlar Plajı sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is At 5 Meter, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Akyarlar Plajı?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Akyarlar Plajı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Akyarlar Plajı?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.