Uvala Bijelo
cove · Mali Ston · Dalmatia
Uvala Bijelo is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Mali Ston.
It lies in Bay of Mali Ston.
Also known as Šerlija.
The bay opens towards the south-east (130°).
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.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–140°).
- 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 10.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Bijelo lies in the protected area Malostonski zaljev: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Mali Ston: 24 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 east wind: Uvala Soci, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Uvala Soci, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Uvala Soci, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Donja Vala, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Soci cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala ispod Stijena cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Pod Bore cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Donja Vala cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Sarkova kuća cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bošac cove · 0.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Mali Ston
- Donja Vala cove
- Uvala Bošac cove
- Uvala Pod Bore cove
Questions
Is Uvala Bijelo sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Bijelo sheltered from the jugo?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Soci, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Uvala Bijelo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Bijelo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Bijelo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.