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Povlja

marina · Brač · Dalmatia

Povlja – marina, Brač
Photo: © Luboš Holič, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Povlja is a marina on the island of Brač, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

The nearest settlement is Novo Selo.

Also known as Luka Povlja.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north and west wind.

No shelter in north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (316°–332°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Povlja for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

A good gateway to visit the island.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

  • Novo Selo: 23 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Konoba Kala) 80 m away
  • Supermarket (Studenac) 70 m away
  • Bus 160 m away
  • Parking 150 m away

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: Luka, 0.3 NM by sea.
  • In west wind: Luka, 0.3 NM by sea.
  • In north-west wind: Luka, 0.3 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind

More places – Brač

Questions

Is Povlja sheltered from the bora?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.

Is Povlja sheltered from the jugo?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Can you spend the night at Povlja?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Povlja