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Uvala Buhanj

mooring field · Dugi Otok · Dalmatia

Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Uvala Buhanj is a mooring field on the island of Dugi Otok, in the Dalmatia cruising area.

It lies in Luka Telašćica.

The bay opens towards the east-south-east (111°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

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

In the most open sector, up to 1.1 NM of open water towards the east.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • 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 Uvala Buhanj for your arrival

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 9.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.

Protected area and seagrass

Uvala Buhanj lies in the protected area Telašćica: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Ashore and services

No road nearby.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • Telašćica: 28 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:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind

More places – Dugi Otok

Questions

Is Uvala Buhanj sheltered from the bora?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Pod Katina, 0.1 NM by sea.

Is Uvala Buhanj sheltered from the jugo?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Pod Katina, 0.1 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at Uvala Buhanj?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Uvala Buhanj?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Uvala Buhanj?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.

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