Swimming Banned on Beykoz Black Sea Coast Due to High Waves
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Swimming is prohibited along the Black Sea coast in Beykoz, Istanbul, on June 13, 2026, due to high wave heights.
- The ban was issued by the Beykoz District Governorship under Law No. 5442 on Provincial Administration.
- The restriction applies to all beaches and coves on the Black Sea coast within Beykoz's borders for one day.
The Beykoz District Governorship has banned swimming along the Black Sea coast within its jurisdiction for Saturday, June 13, 2026. The decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the high wave heights expected along the coastline.
The ban encompasses all beaches and coves that have access to the Black Sea within the Beykoz district. This measure is implemented under the authority of Law No. 5442, which governs provincial administration in Turkey.
Authorities cited the elevated wave heights as the primary reason for the prohibition, emphasizing the potential risks to swimmers. The restriction is set to be in effect for the entire day on Saturday.
This temporary ban aims to ensure public safety and prevent any potential accidents or incidents related to the rough sea conditions. Residents and visitors are advised to adhere to the regulations during this period.
ฤฐlรงemiz Beykoz sฤฑnฤฑrlarฤฑnda, Karadeniz'e kฤฑyฤฑsฤฑ bulunan sahiller, plajlar ve koylarda dalga boyu yรผksekliฤi nedeniyle, 5442 sayฤฑlฤฑ ฤฐl ฤฐdaresi Kanunu gereฤince, 13 Haziran 2026 Cumartesi, 1 gรผn sรผreyle denize girmek yasaklanmฤฑลtฤฑr.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.