Uvala Čušćica
anchorage · Dugi Otok · Dalmatia
Uvala Čušćica is an anchorage on the island of Dugi Otok, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
Also known as Uvala Mala Dajnica and Uvala Vela Dajnica.
The bay opens towards the south-east (131°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (112°–120°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (140°–152°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Čušćica lies in the protected area Telašćica: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 east wind: Uvala Samica, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Samica, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Saručica, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Saručica cove · 1 NM by sea
- Uvala Pinizel donji mooring field · 1.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Škrovada cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Samica marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Uvala Bodovac cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Maslinovica cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Dugi Otok
- Uvala Magrovica anchorage
- Uvala Mir mooring field
- Veli Rat marina
- Velo Žalo cove
Questions
Is Uvala Čušćica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Čušćica sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Samica, 1.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Čušćica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Čušćica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Čušćica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.