Topaljski zaliv
cove · Igalo · Dalmatia
Topaljski zaliv is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Igalo.
It lies in Hercegnovski Zaliv.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (148°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, east, south-east (jugo) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east (bora) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.3 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–148°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (152°–180°).
- 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 7.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Igalo: 38 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 min by dinghy
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: Uvala Bačvica, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Bačvica, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Uvala Ploče, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Luka Rose, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Luka Rose, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Luka Rose, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Bačvica cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Uvala Ploče cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Luka Rose cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Njivice marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Marina - Škver marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Mala Ćorovića cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Igalo
- Provodina cove
- Uvala Podmetale cove
- Uvala Privlaka cove
Questions
Is Topaljski zaliv sheltered from the bora?
No. It is exposed in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Bačvica, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is Topaljski zaliv sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Luka Rose, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Topaljski zaliv?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Topaljski zaliv?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Topaljski zaliv?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.