Uvala Dugovača
cove · Biograd na Moru · Dalmatia
Uvala Dugovača is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Biograd na Moru.
Also known as Uvala Torovi and Uvala Jaz.
The bay opens towards the west (268°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.8 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (244°–248°).
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–264°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (34 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Drage, Pakoštane: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Uvala Sabune, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vela luka, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mala luka, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Biograd na Moru
- Turanj marina
- Uvala Bužakovina cove
- Uvala Ograde cove
- Uvala Slanica cove
Questions
Is Uvala Dugovača sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Dugovača sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Dugovača?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Dugovača?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Dugovača?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.