Topçu Çeşmesi
cove · Turkish North Aegean
Topçu Çeşmesi is a cove on the coast of Turkish North Aegean.
The nearest settlement is Koruköy.
It lies in Gulf of Saros.
The bay opens towards the north-west (318°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.6 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (272°–320°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–332°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Topçu Çeşmesi lies in the protected area Saros Körfezi Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Koruköy: 26 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 wind: Sazlıdere Plajı, 5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: İbrice Limanı, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Bolayır Plajı, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bolayır Plajı, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Gökçetepe Plajı, 6.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bolayır Plajı cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Güneyli Plajı cove · 5 NM by sea
- Sazlıdere Plajı cove · 5 NM by sea
- Fatma Kadın Plajı cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Mavi Saroz Plajı cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Gökçetepe Plajı cove · 6.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish North Aegean by wind
More places – Turkish North Aegean
- Papaz Plajı cove
- Sazlıdere Plajı cove
- Vakıf Plajı cove
- Yayla Sahili Balıkçı Barınağı marina
Questions
Is Topçu Çeşmesi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sazlıdere Plajı, 5 NM by sea.
Is Topçu Çeşmesi sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Topçu Çeşmesi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Topçu Çeşmesi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Topçu Çeşmesi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.