Is Kumkapı Plajı good for swimming today?
Kumkapı Plajı has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Kumkapı Plajı today
Kumkapı Plajı is a BeachFinder spot in TR-BLK, TR. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 13 km/h · W, uv 3.0, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
13 km/h · W
UV
3.0
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 02:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 02:15 AM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
10°C
Feels like
7°C
UV index
3.0
Wind
13 km/h · W
Gust 25 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Kumkapı Plajı
Kumkapı Plajı stretches along the Black Sea coast in the Bolu region of central Turkey, about 200 km east of Ankara. The coastline here is characterized by a succession of small coves and pebble beaches, framed by wooded cliffs that plunge directly into the water. The Black Sea, at this latitude, displays typical gray-green hues, especially during windy periods that regularly sweep this northern coast. The beach itself remains little developed, reflecting the still wild character of this sector of the Turkish coast. In the immediate vicinity are several small pebble beaches—Plage TR-BLK at 0.5 km—dotting the shore over a distance of less than a kilometer. Unlike the developed seaside resorts of the south, Kumkapı Plajı retains a quiet atmosphere, frequented mainly by residents of the surrounding villages and local fishermen. Access is via small coastal paths, and swimming remains subject to the often-changing weather conditions of the Black Sea. The site has no formal tourist infrastructure: no toilets, no showers, no surveillance services. The absence of the Blue Flag label confirms this lack of international standardization. Visitors should come self-sufficient and aware of natural risks, particularly currents and seasonal variations in water temperature.
About this spot
Kumkapı, literally "oven gate" in Turkish, derives its name from the old traditional cooking facilities that once dotted this coast. The Bolu region, historically a crossroads between central Anatolia and the Black Sea, has long served as a passage point for Ottoman caravans. The pebble beaches of this sector remain little documented in modern tourist guides, thus retaining an authenticity rarely found in the Mediterranean coastal areas. Local fishermen still land anchovies and mullet here, perpetuating an ancestral maritime economy in the face of progressive coastal urbanization.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Kumkapı Plajı today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Kumkapı Plajı today?
13 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Kumkapı Plajı?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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