Uvala Balun
cove · Biševo · Dalmatia
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Uvala Balun is a cove on the island of Biševo, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Komiža.
Also known as Modra špilja.
The bay opens towards the east (91°).
Blue Cave of Biševo.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north-east (bora), east and south-east (jugo) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-east (68°–136°).
- 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 12.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 11.3 ha).
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 (26 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Blue Grotto: 7 min on foot
- Biševo, Komiža: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 31 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 north-east wind: Biševska luka, 3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Salbunara, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Biševska luka, 3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Mezuporat, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Mezuporat cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Buk cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Medvidja spilja cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Salbunara cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Biševska luka cove · 3 NM by sea
- Uvala Potok cove · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Biševo
- Uvala Mezuporat cove
- Buk cove
Questions
Is Uvala Balun sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Biševska luka, 3 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Balun sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Biševska luka, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Balun?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Balun?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 11.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Balun?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.