S.A.R.C.E.D.
cove · Sarıgerme · Turkish coast
S.A.R.C.E.D. is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Sarıgerme.
The bay opens towards the south (182°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (104°–136°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (200°–244°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 36.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
S.A.R.C.E.D. lies in the protected area Fethiye-Kaş Marine 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 (12 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Pisilis: 12 min on foot
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: Sarıgerme Plajı, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: My Marina Yacht Club, 12.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: My Marina Yacht Club, 12.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Büyükağa Koyu, 12.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Küçükağa Koyu, 12.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Asi Koyu, 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sarıgerme Plajı cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Sarıgerme Plajı cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Asi Koyu cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Delik Ada cove · 10.5 NM by sea
- My Marina Yacht Club marina · 12.5 NM by sea
- Küçükağa Koyu cove · 12.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Sarıgerme
- Sarıgerme Plajı cove
- Sarıgerme Plajı cove
Questions
Is S.A.R.C.E.D. sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is S.A.R.C.E.D. sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is My Marina Yacht Club, 12.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at S.A.R.C.E.D.?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at S.A.R.C.E.D.?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 36.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at S.A.R.C.E.D.?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.