Macel
cove · Brač · Dalmatia
Macel is a cove on the island of Brač, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Pučišća.
Also known as Sv. Rok.
The bay opens towards the north (6°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora) and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (4°–12°).
- 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 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (253 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Pučišća: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 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 Rape, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Luka Pučišće, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Konopjikova uvala, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pučišća cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Luka Pučišće anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Stipanska luka cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Konopjikova uvala cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Rape cove · 3 NM by sea
- Uvala Lovrečina cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Brač
- Konoba Pipo marina
- Luka Supetar marina
- Port Bol marina
- Uvala Lovrečina cove
Questions
Is Macel sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka Pučišće, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Macel sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Macel?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Macel?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Macel?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.