Bay of Belfalas

Type: Bay. Area: 105,000 square miles. Depth: average 35 fathoms. deepest point. 165 fathoms. shoals and reefy, common along the coasts of Lebennin, Dor-en-Ernil, Anfalas, and Tolfalas. Waves and Wind: average wind speed: 2-7 knots. average wave height. 1 -4 feet. Climate: average annual rainfall 40-60 inches. mtatl annual temperature. 5 0 - 6 0 ° F average low: Narwain 3 5 ° I: average high. Cerveth 8 5 ° F Composition: The entire Bay 0f Belfalas rests on Endor's continental shelf. The principal current is a warm counterclockwise (low known as the Southron Stream; it encounters the cold Great Stream (descending from the North) off the Cape of Andrast. creating turbulent seas there. Notes: The bay is rich in marine life, providing sustenance for many of the people of Gondor and Harondor. There are some very dangerous predators present, including sharks, grey sperm whales, and giant squid. Normally, the seas are calm and the winds are fair on most of the Bay of Belfalas. but hurricanes have been known tocause tremendous amounts of damage in the autumn months. Tides vary from 1-2 feet in most places, but can be as much as nine feet in the mouth of the Gilrain/Serni. bay