Brbinj
marina · Dugi Otok · Dalmatia

Brbinj is a marina on the island of Dugi Otok, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
Also known as Lučina.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east (bora), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (308°–316°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (348°–356°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage, moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bura bar) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Lito Market) 360 m away
- Bus (Brbinj Luka) 70 m away
- Parking 80 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: Burnje lučice, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Pavlešina, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Burnje lučice, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Burnje lučice, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Burnje lučice marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Stržna, Dugi Otok marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Jaz marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Bok cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Savar marina · 3 NM by sea
- Uvala Paprenica anchorage · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Dugi Otok
- Luka Sali marina
- Uvala Sakarun mooring field
- Burnje lučice marina
- Luka marina
Questions
Is Brbinj sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Pavlešina, 4.4 NM by sea.
Is Brbinj sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Brbinj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Brbinj?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.