Sukhumi Bay, Natural cove on Black Sea coast in Georgia.

Sukhumi Bay is a natural cove on the eastern Black Sea coast shaped by rocky shorelines and deep water conditions. The seabed drops significantly, creating one of the deepest harbors along this stretch of coast.

Sukhumi Bay lies between Cape Sukhumi (Krasny Mayak) to the northwest and Cape Kodori to the southeast. The Mochara and Kelasur rivers empty into it, and the bay is open to the southwest. Its shores hold the city of Sukhumi and the villages of Kyalasur, Tkhubun, Machara, Gulrypsh, Pshap and Babushara.

The bay's Abkhaz name, Aqwa abaguaza, ties the water to the town of Sukhumi, called Aqwa in Abkhaz. Its shores hold the settlements of Kyalasur, Tkhubun, Machara, Gulrypsh, Pshap and Babushara, and Sukhumi's port sits on the bay. The Kelasur and Machara rivers empty into it.

The cove is accessible by regional roads and rail connections that link to surrounding towns and settlements. Travel times and conditions can vary with the season, so checking local routes before planning a visit is helpful.

The waters drop to extreme depths of more than 400 meters, making this one of the deepest natural harbors along the eastern Black Sea. This exceptional depth has allowed larger vessels to enter and anchor safely for centuries.