Pamucak Plajıı
cove · Marmaris · Turkish coast
Pamucak Plajıı is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Marmaris.
It lies in Marmaris Körfezi.
Also known as Nirvana Beach.
The bay opens towards the north-east (55°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi), east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east (24°–96°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Pamucak Plajıı lies in the protected area Marmaris National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (19 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 north wind: Netsel Marina Marmaris, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Netsel Marina Marmaris, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Netsel Marina Marmaris, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Adaköy Marina, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Netsel Marina Marmaris marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marmaris Albatros Marina marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Adaköy Marina marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Public Beach anchorage · 0.2 NM by sea
- Uçurtma Plajı cove · 0.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Marmaris
- Public Beach anchorage
- Uçurtma Plajı cove
- Marmaris Albatros Marina marina
Questions
Is Pamucak Plajıı sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Netsel Marina Marmaris, 0.2 NM by sea.
Is Pamucak Plajıı sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pamucak Plajıı?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pamucak Plajıı?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Pamucak Plajıı?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.