Uvala Mala pošta
cove · Betina · Dalmatia
Uvala Mala pošta is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Betina.
It lies in Pirovački zaljev.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (17°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.6 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (44°–48°).
Swell can come in from north-east to east-south-east (52°–108°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Betina: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Uvala Splićak, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Splićak, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Volvo Penta Service Murter, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Volvo Penta Service Murter, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Volvo Penta Service Murter, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Luke, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Volvo Penta Service Murter port · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Splićak cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Luke cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Vele Tatinje cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Betina marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Jazina cove · 0.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Betina
- Uvala Podžorle cove
- Uvala Prosika cove
Questions
Is Uvala Mala pošta sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Splićak, 0.3 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Mala pošta sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Volvo Penta Service Murter, 0.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Mala pošta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Mala pošta?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Mala pošta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.