Uvala Bratkovića
cove · Drače · Dalmatia
Uvala Bratkovića is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Drače.
It lies in Malo more.
Also known as Bratkovica.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (21°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (jugo), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north and north-east (bora) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (344°–356°).
Swell can come in from north to north (0°–4°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Bratkovića lies in the protected area Malostonski zaljev: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (36 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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 Zapolje, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Luka, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Luka, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Zapolje, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Podgrad cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Mala Bosna cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Uvala Drače cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Luka cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Sutvid cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Zapolje cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Drače
- Luka cove
- Mala Bosna cove
- Uvala Drače cove
- Uvala Podgrad cove
Questions
Is Uvala Bratkovića sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Bratkovića sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Bratkovića?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Bratkovića?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Bratkovića?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.