Uvala Sarkova kuća
cove · Mali Ston · Dalmatia
Uvala Sarkova kuća is a cove on the coast of Dalmatia.
The nearest town is Mali Ston.
It lies in Bay of Mali Ston.
Also known as Uvala Sige and Uvala Zaklopac.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east (bora), south-east (jugo), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Uvala Sarkova kuća 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 (10 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Mali Ston: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
- Walls of Ston: 28 min on foot
- Ston: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 31 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 east wind: Uvala Soci, 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 Bošac cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uvala Bijelo cove · 0.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dalmatia by wind
More places – Mali Ston
- Uvala Bošac cove
- Uvala Pod Bore cove
- Uvala ispod Stijena cove
Questions
Is Uvala Sarkova kuća sheltered from the bora?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-east wind.
Is Uvala Sarkova kuća sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Sarkova kuća?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Sarkova kuća?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Uvala Sarkova kuća?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.