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Kara Ada location, one nautical mile offshore, single route.
Local operator required
Boat handling, route choice, and local conditions make this an operator-led site.
Open-sea Bodrum site with a short rocky route, strong current potential, and a best-side choice that depends on wind.
About Yassı Kaya
Yassı Kaya is an exposed open-sea rock off Kara Ada in the Bodrum area. The site is a boat dive with a short rocky route, current-sensitive side selection, and a reliable mix of fish life and Aegean rock structure. It suits divers who are comfortable planning around wind, current, and a moving pickup rather than a relaxed shore entry.
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Research Estimate At Yassı Kaya
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Yassı Kaya?
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Yassı Kaya Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The main route starts around 5 m and gradually works down toward about 20 m over rocky terrain.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn, especially on calmer wind windows.
Typical Conditions
Open-sea rock with a steep rocky profile, strong-current potential, and a fish-rich route. The site is more comfortable when wind is light and the boat can choose the best side.
Safety & Access At Yassı Kaya
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan the dive around current conditions; the site is better suited to experienced divers and the west side is considered more suitable.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; route choice should follow current and wind, and the west side is usually the safer option when conditions are poor.
Legal Notes
No special site-specific permit was surfaced in the sources; standard boat-dive and marine-area rules apply.
Local Intel For Yassı Kaya
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best suited to experienced divers due to currents; the west side is considered more suitable.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target. The current, exposure, and route length make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site. On very calm days you may see the top of the rock, but the normal use case is scuba.
Wildlife at Yassı Kaya
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Yassı Kaya
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Yassı Kaya
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
