Uvala Vela Ropotnica
cove · Kornat · Dalmatia
Uvala Vela Ropotnica is a cove on the island of Kornat, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
Kornat is part of the Kornati.
Also known as Ropotnica and Uvala Mala Ropotnica.
The bay opens towards the south-east (144°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (jugo), south and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.6 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–132°).
- 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 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Vela Ropotnica lies in the protected area Kornati National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 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: Koromasinija, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Podmuravnjak, 13.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Kuljkovica, 13.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Prikolonča, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Gujak mooring field · 0.2 NM by sea
- Veseljuh anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Lavsa mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Uvala Prikolonča anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Koromasinija port · 3.9 NM by sea
- Konoba Opat mooring field · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Kornat
- Uvala Pivćena cove
- Uvala Samica marina
- Uvala Zakrčje anchorage
- Šipnate mooring field
Questions
Is Uvala Vela Ropotnica sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Vela Ropotnica sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Podmuravnjak, 13.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Vela Ropotnica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Vela Ropotnica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Vela Ropotnica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.