Uvala Kruševica
mooring field · Dugi Otok · Dalmatia
Uvala Kruševica is a mooring field on the island of Dugi Otok, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Sali.
It lies in Luka Telašćica.
Also known as Uvala Gmajnac and Uvala Raknić.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (296°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (296°–300°).
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Kruševica 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 (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Telašćica: 23 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:
- In west wind: Luka Telaščica, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Luka Telaščica, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Luka Telaščica cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Mir mooring field · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Farfarikulac mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Jaz mooring field · 1.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Draginjevica cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Loišće Bay cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Dugi Otok
- Luka marina
- Luka (anchorage) anchorage
- Uvala Magrovica anchorage
- Uvala Mir mooring field
Questions
Is Uvala Kruševica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Kruševica sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Kruševica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Kruševica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Kruševica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.