Uvala Česminica
cove · Hvar · Dalmatia
Uvala Česminica is a cove on the island of Hvar, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
The nearest town is Sućuraj.
Also known as Plaža Česminica.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (152°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 10.6 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (96°–220°).
- 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 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (96 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Sućuraj: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 6 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 north-east wind: Donja uvala, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Gornja Vala, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Mlaska, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Mlaska, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Igrane, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Igrane, 5.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sućuraj marina · 1 NM by sea
- Donja uvala cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Lučica marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Gornja Vala cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Mlaska cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Zaostrog mooring field · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Hvar
- Uvala Velo Zaraće cove
- Uvala Zaraće cove
- Uvala Žukova cove
- Velika Duboka cove
Questions
Is Uvala Česminica sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Donja uvala, 3.3 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Česminica sheltered from the jugo?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Mlaska, 4.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Česminica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Česminica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Česminica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.