Uvala Zaborak
cove · Kornat · Dalmatia
Uvala Zaborak is a cove on the island of Kornat, in the Dalmatia cruising area.
Kornat is part of the Kornati.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (242°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), east, south-east (jugo) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (236°–252°).
- 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 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Zaborak lies in the protected area Kornati National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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 south wind: Uvala Kuljkovica, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Kuljkovica, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Podmuravnjak, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Podmuravnjak cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Donji Statival mooring field · 3.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Kuljkovica cove · 5.2 NM by sea
- Uvala Hiljača mooring field · 6.5 NM by sea
- ACI Marina Žut (Recepcija) marina · 9.6 NM by sea
- Restaurant Festa marina · 9.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Kornat
- Gujak mooring field
- Core Lounge marina
- Donji Statival mooring field
Questions
Is Uvala Zaborak sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Zaborak sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Zaborak?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Zaborak?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Zaborak?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.